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Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB43
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Green Li PST
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Minimum Volume
0.6ml
Stability
8 hours at 2-8° C
7 days at 2-6oC (Oelwein)
Transport temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
anticoagulants other than heparin
Performance
Performed daily
Acceptable collection tube
SST
Clinical Significance
Acetaminophen is an analgesic agent that may be hepatotoxic when ingested in quantities exceeding 150 mg/kg.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein: < 30.0 ug/mL
Waterloo: < 30.0 ug/mL
Critical Value
Waterloo: ≥ 30.0 ug/mL