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Unit Code 4901:
Acetaminophen, Plasma, NIH Units

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Specimen Required

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s).  Spin down and send

1.0 mL of EDTA plasma.

Transport Temperature

Refrig\Ambient OK\Frozen OK

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Serum, plasma

Anticoagulants Other Than:           Any anticoagulant is acceptable

Hemolysis:                                          Yes, if gross

Thawing:                                              N/A

Lipemia:                                               Yes, if severe

Icteric:                                                   Yes, if severe

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Sunday; Varies

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