Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog

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ACETAMINOPHEN
Test code:
 ACET
Specimen type:
 Plasma or serum*
Tube type / collection container:
Specimen collection notes:
 None.
What to submit:
2 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.2 mL.
Patient preparation:
 None.
 
Specimen Processing Instructions:
Serum: Allow to clot. Centrifuge at 1100-2000 g for a minimum of 10 minutes. 2 mL aliquot of serum.
Transport temperature:
 Refrigerated (preferred). Room temperature or frozen also acceptable.
Specimen stability:
 Room temperature: 8 hours. Refrigerated: 2 days. Frozen: 4 weeks.
Rejection criteria:
 Stability limits exceeded.
 
Reference range:
 Therapeutic range: 10-25 mcg/mL
Toxic level: Greater than 25 mcg/mL
Alert limits:
 Above 150 mcg/dL.
Additional information:
 None.
CPT code(s):
 82003
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.  The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
When performed:
 Monday-Friday
Test includes:
 Acetaminophen level.
Methodology:
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms:
Tylenol, Valadol, Datril, Tempra
Paracetanol
Clinical Significance:
Acetaminophen is an analgesic/anti-inflammatory agent that may be hepatotoxic when ingested in quantity.