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Ketones, Serum or Plasma
MessageTesting 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