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HelpTest Code ACMA Acetaminophen, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Useful For
Monitoring toxicity in overdose cases
Method Name
Photometric
Reporting Name
Acetaminophen, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
80143
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ACMA | Acetaminophen, S | 3298-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ACMA | Acetaminophen, S | 3298-7 |