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Ketone Panel, Blood (2481B)

Methodology

Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC)


Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

NMS Labs


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Standard TAT

5 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.7-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Gray (Potassium Oxalate)

Collection Instructions

Collect sample using alcohol free skin preparation.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=4 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days (Preferred); Frozen=14 Days

Test Volume Required

2 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

0.7 mL Whole Blood

Processing Instructions

Complete a NMS Labs requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated Monday-Friday.


Included Tests

Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone and Methyl n-Butyl Ketone.


CPT Codes

84600