Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Synonyms
Acetoacetic Acid
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Standard TAT
8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 Days; Frozen: 21 Months (Preferred)
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp; Received refrigerated; Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1.2 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete a NMS Labs requisition and submit with specimen frozen.
CPT Codes
82010