ACETONE, serum (087-0457)

Synonyms: Blood Acetone

CPT 4 CODE: 84600

Test Order Mnemonic: ACETONE

Applies To: Volatile panel

Lab: Clinical Chemistry

Request Form: Write in on Special Chemistry Form 2.

Collection: Routine Venipuncture. Cleaning of puncture site should be performed with a non-alcoholic solution. Arterial, venous, or capillary whole blood properly collected in a closed system is the preferred specimen.

Storage Instructions: Centrifuge the specimen to separate the serum from red cells. The sample is stable at room temperature (25°C) for 48 hours; refrigerated (5°C) for about two weeks; remove serum/plasma and freeze (-15°C) for about four weeks. Tube should be completely filled and must be tightly stoppered.

Causes for Rejection: Improper handling

Availability: Samples are received 24 hrs per day at Sample Management, Room 5.136 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: Routine: 24 hrs

Special Instructions: Requests after 5 p.m. require approval of the director or pathology resident on call.

Specimen: Blood and other body fluids.

Volume: 7 mL blood or fluid

Minimum Volume: 1 mL serum or fluid.

Container: Red-topped tube

Reference Ranges: Negative

Critical Values: Toxic: Concentration >50 mg/dL

Reviewed  April 2007 by P. Harris