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CPOE Test Name
Acetone
Synonyms
Ketone bodies
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Requirements
5ml Gold top SST tube; 4 mL blood
Storage and Transport
Cover and refrigerate until analysis.
Reference Values
negative
Causes for Rejection
Wrong container; hemolysis; improper labeling; insufficient volume
Turn Around Time
Routine: 2 -4 hrs.;
Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.
CPT / HCPCS Code
82009
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory AD 3301 721-2120
Methodology
Acetest tablets with visual reading