Acetaminophen

Methodology

Vitros 7600 Enzymatic, Colorimetric

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Specimen Type: Serum or plasma
Container/Tube: Red top, yellow or tiger top or green
Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Plasma from Fluoride oxalate or citrate are not acceptable.

Refrigerated

Therapeutic: 10-30 ug/mL

Significant liver damage is likely when blood levels are:

>300 µg/mL 4 hours after ingestion
>50 µg/mL 12 hours after ingestion

All

Turn Around Time: 4 hours routine, 60 minutes STAT

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