Ketones, Serum or Plasma

Message
Testing available to UUHSC clients only. (For non-UUHSC clients, refer to Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid (ARUP test code 0080045))


Test Code
3548


Preferred Specimen
One 4 mL serum separator tube or plasma separator tube.


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.


Transport Temperature
0.5 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.


Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 1 week


Methodology
Visual

Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat


Report Available
Within 24 hours




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.