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Test Code ACE Acetaminophen

Methodology

Photometric

Specimen Requirements

Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.

Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube

Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Transport refrigerated.

 

NOTE:

Time of patient’s last dose is required.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

 

Toxic Level Description Results
4 hours after dose >200 µg/mL
12 hours after dose >50 µg/mL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82003

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory

South Coastal Campus Laboratory

Specimen Tube Color

  Tube Cap Color Tube Name
Preferred   Mint Green Lithium Heparin
Alternate    Serum Separator Tubes (SST)