Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Ketones, Serum | |
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Test NameKetones, Serum |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = 1 Gold Top (SST) Minimum Testing Volume = 2 ml serum Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection instructions: Collect sample in gold (SST) or red top. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Special Instructions Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection. Rejection Criteria Multiple freeze/thaw unacceptable, grossly hemolyzed, Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity Samples will be rejected. Stability: Stable (tightly capped) for 5 days at room temperature, refrigerated 1 week, frozen at -20°C for 2 weeks. Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible. |
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Required Documentation |
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Turn Around Time (TAT)2 hours stat/trauma 4 hours routine |
Test UtilizationOnce |
Reference ValueNegative |
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Test codeKET |
MethodologyGas Chromatrography (with FID) |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other Information
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