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Aliasis
Tylenol
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
Adults: 0.8 mL
Pediatric: 0.5 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Light Green Top (lithium heparin)
-Purple or Pnk Top (K2/K3 EDTA)
Reference or Target Ranges
1.0-2.0 mg/dL
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Toxic concentration:
4-hrs post ingestion: >15.0 mg/dL
12-hrs post ingestion: >4.0 mg/dL
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
10 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
N/A |
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Frozen (-70oC to 0oC) |
45 Days |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
CPT Codes
80143