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Acetaminophen Test

Acetaminophen Test

also known as: Acephen™, APAP 500, Aspirin Free Anacin® Extra Strength, Cetafen®, Excedrin® Tension Headache, Feverall®, Infantaire, Little Fevers™, Mapap®, Nortemp Children's, Ofirmev™, Pain & Fever Children's, Pain Eze, Paracetamol, Silapap Children's, Silapap Infant's, Tempra®, Triaminic™ Children's Fever Reducer Pain Reliever, Tylenol®, Valorin

Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is a drug commonly used for relieving pain and fever. It is an over-the-counter medicine used with recommended doses. The intake of acetaminophen in large amounts can cause serious damage to the liver. The acetaminophen test is conducted to test the level of the drug present in the blood. The test evaluates a drug overdose and diagnoses the risk of suffering a liver failure. Along with the acetaminophen test, the doctor can suggest you go through a few other tests like liver enzyme test to evaluate the composition and effects of the drug properly.

Since it is carried out as a normal blood test, therefore, there are no special preparations required for the test. You can continue with your daily schedule and medication. You should preferably wear comfortable clothing that will suit the blood test procedure.

The acetaminophen test is primarily performed to measure the level of the acetaminophen drug in your blood. It helps in diagnosing an overdose, thereby, detecting a risk of liver damage. The test also reveals the following: Impaired liver functioning Requirement of liver transplantation Risk of jaundice, coma, convulsions For patients who have a regular alcohol intake, this test suggests them to reduce either alcohol or consumption of acetaminophen in medication. The doctors also evaluate the harmful effects of taking acetaminophen in combination with other drugs.

The test involves taking a sample of blood through the following steps: The upper arm is tied with an elastic band to stop the flow of blood and make the veins clearer for needle insertion. The skin area for drawing out blood is cleaned with an alcohol pad. The blood is drawn out through a needle into a tube. The area is cleaned and bandaged. The sample is sent to the lab for evaluating the results.

Specimen
Serum or plasma
Volume
2 mL
Container
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant..
Type Gender Age-Group Value
Acetaminophen
Unisex
All age groups
10 - 20 mcg/mL
Average price range of the test is between Rs.1500 to Rs.1500 depending on the factors of city, quality and availablity.

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What is Acetaminophen Test?
Preparation for Acetaminophen Test
Uses of Acetaminophen Test
Procedure for Acetaminophen Test
Specimen Requirements
Normal values for Acetaminophen Test
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