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Acetone Quantitation
MessageTesting performed at BUMCP
Test Code
ACETONEQ
CPT Codes
82010
Includes
Quantitative acetone by GC/MS
Preferred Specimen
3.0 mL serum, red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum, red top tube
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
• Separate the serum from the cells ASAP.
Transport Container
Aliquot tube
Transport Temperature
Ambient, Refrigerated, or Frozen
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples other than serum, samples outside the limits of stability
Methodology
GC/MS
Setup Schedule
7 days per week, 6am – 9pm
Report Available
8-12 hours from receipt at BUMCP
Reference Range
<10 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Acetone is present in some pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Acetone vapors can be toxic at high concentrations.
Performing Laboratory
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
