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Reporting Name
Acetoacetate, SerumMethod Name
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Performing Laboratory
NMS LabsSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (Serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL Serum
Collections Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send frozen.
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated by the processing and performing laboratories for test suitability.Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen (preferred) | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Acetoacetate: None Detected
Normal range for adults: 5-30 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
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.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 |