Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)

Test/Investigation

Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH, QEH, JPUH

Comments/Precautions

Paracetamol overdose, to assess need for antidote. Sample must not be taken less than 4hr since the overdose.

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 hour / 4 hour / by 8am next day

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH

Source

N/A