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Test Code Test Code LAB000 - Enter Specimen type, Source, and Test Name Acetoacetate, Serum


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.


Method Name

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Reporting Name

Acetoacetate, Serum

Specimen Type

Serum Red

Specimen 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 days

Performing Laboratory

NMS Labs

CPT 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

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.