Tests:Paracetamol, Plasma: Difference between revisions
Tests:Paracetamol, Plasma
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Paracetamol, Plasma}} Full Test List Biochemistry Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Biochemistry |- |Test Code |PAR |- |Synonyms |Panadol Disprol Acetominophen Paratabs Apo-paracetamol |- |Turnaround Time |1 hour |- |Stability – Add test | |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Specimen Requirements'' === |- |Specimen Type |Serum Plasma |- |Specimen Transportation | |- |Preferred |6 mL Plain..." |
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Unacceptable | |||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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|Plasma | |Plasma | ||
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Revision as of 13:21, 17 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | PAR |
| Synonyms | Panadol
Disprol Acetominophen Paratabs Apo-paracetamol |
| Test Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 1 hour |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | 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 Type | 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/sites/default/files/issues/203_05/Guidelines_paracetamol_Aus_NZ_2015.pdf |
| Test Method | Ci8200 analyser. Enzymatic, colourimetric assay.
Cambridge Life Sciences Reagent |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | For an overdose take specimen 4 hours post ingestion. |
Comments | |