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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.***
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.
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Room Temperature; Serum gel tube (SST), Plasma gel tube (PST) |
Specimen Minimum Volume
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 mcg/mL
-Normal range for adults: 5-30 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday - 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 |