Paracetamol, Plasma

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

PAR

Synonyms

Acetaminophen
Apo-paracetamol
Disprol
Panadol
Paratabs

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Test Code

4745

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Additional Specimen Information

Pre-Testing Requirements: In overdose take specimen 4hrs post ingestion.
Paediatric Specimen - 600uL LH microtainer

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

Management Guidelines for Common Medical Conditions – via the Intranet “Blue Book” – Poisoning/Drug Overdose; Paracetamol

Test Method

Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay performed on Beckman Coulter AU5822 analysers using Beckman Coulter reagents.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$21.33 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4745

In overdose take specimen 4hrs post ingestion. Ingestion of massive quantities, or modified release preparation may result in a delayed peak of paracetamol levels. If required, obtain repeated serum concentrations

Contact Information

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