Lab Test Details
SIM
10020
CPT
82003
Synonyms
Datril, Tylenol
Specimen Type
Plasma or serum
Container
3.5 ml Green - Lithium heparin plasma separator
4.0 ml Gold-top serum separator
Collection Instructions
None
Volume
2 ml plasma or serum
Min: 0.5 ml
Additional Information
None
Patient Preparation
None
Specimen Processing Instructions
Plasma: Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes
Serum: Allow to clot. Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Transport Requirements
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 5 days
Rejection Criteria
If not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Reference Range
5-20 micrograms/ml (ug/ml)
Critical Value
>20 micrograms/ml
Test Includes
Acetaminophen
Methodology
Particle enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay method
Testing Frequency
Daily, Monday - Sunday
Reviewed By
Crystal Killian
Reviewed Date
3/17/2021
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