The Paracetamol assay kits are intended for use in clinical laboratories for detection and quantitative measurement of paracetamol in serum or plasma as an aid to monitor and diagnose paracetamol overdose. It is also suitable (and widely used) for research laboratory settings.
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Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) is an ingredient in many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines and preparations; it can cause significant liver damage if recommended doses are exceeded. It is therefore critical to have reliable and accurate diagnostic tools for medical staff to provide the correct treatment therapy.
Overdoses caused by prescription and OTC drugs may be due to: