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Tests:Paracetamol, Plasma
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Updated method Alinity + added link to paracetamol guidelines |
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Apo-paracetamol | Apo-paracetamol | ||
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|Availability | |Base Lab Availability | ||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | ||
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|Hawera Lab Availability | |||
|Monday - Friday, 8am to 4 30pm | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
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|Reference Intervals | |Reference Intervals | ||
|Guidelines for the management of paracetamol poisoning in Australia and New Zealand | |Guidelines for the management of paracetamol poisoning in Australia and New Zealand | ||
https://www.mja.com.au/system/files/issues/212_04/mja250428.pdf | |||
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|Test Method | |Test Method | ||
| | |Abbott Alinity c series analyser using Cambridge Life Sciences Reagent. | ||
Enzymatic/colourimetric assay. | |||
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|Advanced Notice | |Advanced Notice | ||
Latest revision as of 11:26, 30 January 2026
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | PAR |
| Synonyms | Panadol
Disprol Acetominophen Paratabs Apo-paracetamol |
| Base Lab Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Hawera Lab Availability | Monday - Friday, 8am to 4 30pm |
| Turnaround Time | 1 hour |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Serum
Plasma |
| Preferred | 6 mL Plain Red-Top |
| Acceptable | 4 mL Li-Hep Green-Top |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | 600 µL Li-Hep Microtainer |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Plasma |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | 100 µL |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | Guidelines for the management of paracetamol poisoning in Australia and New Zealand
https://www.mja.com.au/system/files/issues/212_04/mja250428.pdf |
| Test Method | Abbott Alinity c series analyser using Cambridge Life Sciences Reagent.
Enzymatic/colourimetric assay. |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | For an overdose take specimen 4 hours post ingestion. |
Comments | |
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 30.01.2026 |
| Next review | 30.01.2027 (OK) |