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ACETAMINOPHEN, serum (087-0386) Synonyms: Tylenol CPT 4 Code: 82003 Test Order Mnemonic: ACETAMIN Lab: Clinical Chemistry Request Form: Special Chemistry Form 2 Collection: Routine venipuncture; draw samples at least four hours after drug ingestion and again at 12 hours if indicated. Storage Instructions: Whole blood may be stored at room temperature for short period of time. Centrifuge the specimen to separate serum from red cells within 4 hours of collection and refrigerate. Causes for Rejection: Blood drawn in SST/gel separator tubes. Availability: Samples are received 24 hrs per day at Sample Management, Room 5.136 McCullough. Turnaround Time: Routine: 24 hours; STAT: 1 hour Specimen: Blood Volume: 3 mL blood Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum Container: Red-topped tube. Do not use SST/gel separator tubes Reference Ranges: Therapeutic Range: 10-30 mcg/mL. Significant Values: Potential Toxicity: >200 mcg/mL at 4 hours and > 50 mcg/mL at 12 hours post ingestion. Test Method: Colorimetric
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