Test Code ACMA Acetaminophen, Serum
Reporting Name
Acetaminophen, SUseful For
Monitoring toxicity in overdose cases
Method Name
Photometric
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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.
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
Frozen | 180 days | |
Ambient | 24 hours |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
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 |