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Intended Use
Used in the quantitative analysis of Acetaminophen in serum of plasma to evaluate the toxicity in overdose cases
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/tube: Lt green/mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.2 mL)
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis. Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: -20 C > 45 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80329