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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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen (preferred) | 29 days |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Thawing |
Warm reject; Cold OK |
|
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 |