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Synonym
Tylenol
ACET
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Tube Type | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, with gel | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, no gel | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green micro Lithium Heparin with gel | 2 × 0.5 mL | 1 × 0.5 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red micro, no gel | 2 × 0.5 mL | 1 × 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport specimen refrigerated on
freeze
packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Performing Lab
Chemistry at these locations:
Baptist
Baton Rouge
Chabert
Iberville
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
3 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to Lab.
Epic EAP
LAB43
Aliquot Requirement
Plasma or Serum
Optimum: 3.0 mL
Minimum: 0.25 mL
Epic Description
Acetaminophen