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Acetone

Test Code
ACET


CPT Codes
82009

Preferred Specimen
0.5 mLserum/ plasma


Transport Container
Serum seperator tube/Gold top tube/Grey top tube(Potassium Oxalte/sodum flouride.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis


Methodology
Nitroprusside Reaction/Colorimetric

Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Useful for the evaluation of carbohydrate and fat metabolism and screens for acetoacetic acid (ketones).




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.