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Epic EAP: LAB43
Epic Description: ACETAMINOPHEN LEVEL
Synonym
Tylenol
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.5 mL | 1 X 0.5 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 2 X 0.5 mL | 1 X 0.5 mL |
OALH LAB:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Ochsner Chemistry Labs
Assay Frequency
24 hours
OALH LAB: 240 minutes
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Deliver to laboratory. Aliquot plasma or serum and refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
80329