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Test Code ACETONE Acetone

Important Note

This assay is for the semi-quantitation of ketones (acetoacetic acid and acetone). For a more specific assay order refer to UVMMC Beta Hydroxybutyrate.

Specimen Information

Obtain specimen using standard phlebotomy techniques.

No special patient preparation is necessary.

 

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 1.0 mL 0.6 mL 3 Days
Lithium Heparin Plasma Refrigerate 4 mL 1.0 mL 0.6 mL 3 Days

Reject Due To:

- Moderate or Marked Hemolysis

- Specimen unlabeled or mislabeled

Reference Range

Negative

Test Schedule / Analytic Time / Test Priority

Daily / Same Day / Available STAT

Method

AimTab Ketone Tablets, Semi Quantitative, Germaine Laboratories, INC

CPT / LOINC

Meditech Medent LOINC CPT
ACETONE ACETONE 5568-1 82010