Acetaminophen

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  SST is also acceptable.

PSC & RRL: 0.2 mL heparinized plasma or serum
Pediatric: 0.1 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Collect specimen 4h after single acute ingestion. If time of ingestion unknown, collect a sample immediately and a second specimen collected 3-4h later.

Therapeutic Range: 70 - 130 mmol/L         

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