Paracetamol

Paracetamol image

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

P

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Measure of drug level in suspected overdose patients

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Therapeutic level 15 mg/LToxic levels – see BNF chart

Tube type

SST

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

1.5 hrs (ED)4 hrs (IP)

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry