Test Name

• ACETONE, SERUM/WHOLE BLOOD

Test Code

• 2030

Test Synonym

• KETOACIDS, KETONES

Minimum Volume

• 0.5 mL

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood Or Serum

Primary Container

• Plain Red Top Tube, Grey Top Tube

Transport Temp

• Refrigerated

TAT

• 4 days

Specimen Requirements

• unopened tube -Gray-top (Sodium fluoride)tube (preferred or red-top tube

Specimen Retention

• Gray-top (Sodium fluoride) tube (preferred) or red-top tube. Submit original unopened tube.