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Acetone
Test CodeACE
Alias/See Also
Ketones
CPT Codes
82009
Includes
Ketone qualitation on undiluted serum or plasma; serial dilution if undiluted sample is positive for ketones. Measures only acetone and acetoacetic acid. Order BHYD for measurement of Beta-Hydroxybuterate.
Preferred Specimen
Serum (gold top tube)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin plasma (green top tube)
Instructions
Do not uncap tube or transfer sample. Blood in lab cannot be used for ketone testing if specimen has been uncapped due to risk of evaporation of ketones from specimen. Measures only acetone and acetoacetic acid. Order BHYD for measurement of Beta-Hydroxybuterate.
Transport Container
Serum (gold top) or Lithium Heparin plasma (green top) tube; Do not uncap tube.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigeration
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature - 24 hours; Refrigerated - 3 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Quantity Not Sufficient, IV contamination
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Method Using Acetest Reagent Tablets
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
Upon completion of analysis
Reference Range
Normal Range: Negative
Clinical Significance
Greatly elevated levels of ketone bodies will depress the concentration of bicarbonate in the blood. The ketone bodies, usually seen in diabetes, also tend to interfere with excretion of uric acid and produce mild central nervous system depression.