Acetaminophen Overdose Testing

Keywords: Urine Test, Blood Test, Acetaminophen

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• list the qualitative urine and quantitative blood tests that laboratories should offer based on the recommendations of the National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (NACB) guidelines for treatment of the poisoned patient.
• discuss the sequence that occurs following acute ingestion of large amounts of acetaminophen and the role of the laboratory in administering the appropriate antidote.
• interpret plasma acetaminophen levels to assess potential liver toxicity.

The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation n the activities.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 CMLE credits. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.