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Epic EAP: LAB43
Epic Description: Acetaminophen
Synonym
Tylenol
ACET
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Tube Type | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
5ml | 1.0ml |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5ml | 1.0ml |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5ml | 1.0ml |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X .5ml | 1 X .5ml |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 2 X .5ml | 1 X .5ml |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma, Serum
Optimum3ml
Minimum0.25ml
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours.
Routine Turnaround Time
3 hours.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory.