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Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
2. Centrifuge 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: None Detected mcg/mL
-Normal range for adults: 5-30 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday - Sunday
Report Available
9 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsCPT Code Information
82010
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FACES | Acetoacetate, Serum | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3524 | Acetoacetate | Not Provided |