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) |