Biomarkers · Chemical
Acetaminophen
This test measures the amount of acetaminophen in your blood. Acetaminophen is a medicine used in many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines.
Acetaminophen Level, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
- Also listed as
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol), S
- Primary unit
- ug/mL
- LOINC codes
- 3298-7
- Tests that measure Acetaminophen
- Quest Diagnostics 2, Labcorp 1
Ranges
Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ
Quest Diagnostics, Drug Screen Clinical 1 without Confirmation Serum 1025
| Population | Interval |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen | 10-20 mg/L |
| Salicylates | Not stated |
| Therapeutic (not for use with single dose intoxication) | Not stated |
| Analgesic | 50-100 mg/L |
| Anti-Inflammatory | 150-300 mg/L |
Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 1025
Tests
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Quest Diagnostics 2 tests
Single-analyte tests
Acetaminophen 201
Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Daily (All shifts); Report available: 1 day
Quest Diagnostics catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Immunoassay (IA)
- Preparation
- Collect as a trough just prior to next dose
- Reference notes
- 10-20 mg/L
Panels that include this biomarker
Drug Screen Clinical 1 without Confirmation Serum 1025
6 analytes · Serum · No fasting
Method and collection
- Method
- Chromatography • Immunoassay (IA)
Labcorp 1 test
Single-analyte tests
Acetaminophen 007740
Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 1 - 4 days
Labcorp catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Enzymatic
- Collection
- Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. When evaluating for possible toxicity, a four- to six-hour postingestion sample should be drawn. Collect a second sample three to four hours later.
- Reference notes
- Therapeutic: 10−30 μg/mL
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Quest Diagnostics test catalog
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MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
The description at the top of this page.
LOINC 3298-7
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
Search ClinicalTrials.gov for Acetaminophen
Registered studies that measure Acetaminophen, on the U.S. National Library of Medicine registry.
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