Test Code Acetoacetate Acetoacetate, Serum
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). Serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic, preservative-free vial.
Secondary ID
75388Method Name
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Reporting Name
Acetoacetate, SerumSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum Red | Frozen (preferred) | 4 days | |
Refrigerated | 4 days |
Reject Due To
Hemolysis | NA |
Lipemia | NA |
Icterus | NA |
Other | Room Temperature; Serum gel tube (SST), Plasma gel tube (PST) |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Acetoacetate
Normal range for adults: 5-30 mcg/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday - Sunday
Performing Laboratory
NMS LabsCPT Code Information
82010
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FACES | Acetoacetate, Serum | 1705-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
Z3524 | Acetoacetate | 1705-3 |