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Isopropanol and Acetone Quantitation
MessageTesting performed at BUMCP
Test Code
ISOQ
CPT Codes
80307
Includes
Quantitative acetone and isopropanol by GC/MS
Preferred Specimen
3.0 mL serum, red top tube
Urine in sterile cup
Urine in sterile cup
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. Isopropanol is present if rubbing alcohol. It is more toxic than ethanol when ingested but appears to be no harm when in contact with skin.
Performing Laboratory
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
