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Method Name
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (Serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL Serum
Collections Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send frozen.
Reporting Name
Acetoacetate, SerumSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen (preferred) | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
Report Available
5 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsLOINC 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 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through 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
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 1.2 mL
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Acetoacetate: None Detected
Normal range for adults: 5-30 mcg/mL