Test performed at:

Acetaminophen: (Tylenol, Datril, Phenacetin, Paracetamol) | |
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Test NameAcetaminophen: (Tylenol, Datril, Phenacetin, Paracetamol) |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Collect sample in red top tube. Avoid gold top (SST). When evaluating for possible toxicity, sample should be drawn 4-6 hour post-ingestion. Collect a second sample three to four hours later. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label or requisition. Laboratory Staff Instructions: Separate samples from cells as soon as possible. Repeated freezing and thawing of samples should be avoided. Rejection Criteria: Gel separator, unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity samples will be rejected. Stability: Stable refrigerated for 7 days. Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible. |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)1 hour for Trauma / Stat |
Test Utilization |
Reference ValueTherapeutic: 20-132 umol/L Toxic: 4 h post > 132umol/L Toxic: 8hr post > 662umol 12 h post > 331 umol/L |
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Test CodeACET |
MethodologyEnzymatic / Colorimetric |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other InformationLast Updated: November 07, 2019
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