Paracetamol
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Department: Biochemistry Requirement:
Add-on requests are accepted
Turnaround Time: Within 24 hours |
Background:
Investigation of paracetamol overdose
In investigation of overdose, samples should be taken 4 hours post-ingestion and prior to treatment.
Please note: paracetamol results may be falsely low (up to 40 %) if samples are taken post N-acetylcysteine (Parvolex) treatment. Treatment will also significantly lower subsequent creatinine results.
All detectable results will be telephoned to the requesting ward.
Other Comments:
For more information, please see the following: Paracetamol - Lab Tests Online
Content approved in Clinical Biochemists meeting 05.09.18