Paracetamol, Plasma

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Overview

Department Biochemistry 
Test Code PAR
Synonyms Panadol

Disprol

Acetominophen

Paratabs

Apo-paracetamol 

Turnaround Time 1 hour 
Stability – Add test

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Serum

Plasma

Specimen Transportation
Preferred 6 mL Plain Red-Top
Acceptable 4 mL Li-Hep Green-Top
Paediatric Requirements 600 µL  Li-Hep Microtainer

Aliquot Requirements

Sample Type Plasma  
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

For an overdose take specimen 4 hours post ingestion. 
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