Acetone
| Alternate Names | Acetoacetate, B-Ketopropane, Acetoacetic Acid, Plasma Ketone, Beta-hydroxybutyric Acid, Dimethyl Ketone, Dimethylformaldehyde, Ketone Bodies, Propanone, Serum Ketone, 2-Propanone, Beta-hydroxybutyrate |
| Ordering Recommendation | Monitor exposure to acetone. |
| Specimen | Serum |
| Container Type | Red/Black Top Tube
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| Reference Range | See patient report |
| Stability | 14 days |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C |
| Instructions | Do not use alcohol solutions as skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine or Zephiran. Keep transport container tightly sealed. Do not open. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere. |
| Performing Lab | Quest Nichols Institute – Chantilly, VA 20151 Reference Lab Test Code: 205 |
| Days Performed | Daily |
| Report Available | 3 days |
| NY State Available | Yes |
| LOINC Code | 9425-0, 31208-2 |
| CPT Code | 82010 |
