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Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin plasma gel)
Acceptable: Green top (lithium heparin)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Green-top tubes should be centrifuged, and the plasma aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Useful For
Monitoring toxicity in acetaminophen overdose cases using plasma specimens
Method Name
Photometric
Reporting Name
Acetaminophen, PSpecimen Type
Plasma Li HeparinSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Li Heparin | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
Therapeutic: 10-30 mcg/mL
Toxic: >150 mcg/mL 4 hours after dose
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
MCHS- MankatoTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
80143
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ACMAP | Acetaminophen, P | 3298-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ACMAP | Acetaminophen, P | 3298-7 |