Acetone

Test Code
ACETO


Quest Code
205


CPT Codes
82010

Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood collected in a fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood (EDTA or heparin) • Serum or plasma (EDTA or heparin)


Instructions
Do not use alcohol solutions as skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®. Keep transport container tightly sealed. 


Transport Container
Fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days

Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere.


Methodology
Chromatography

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Day shift or night shift Daily


Report Available
1 day


Limitations
Patients with diabetes who may also have lactic acidosis may have false negatives or falsely weak reactions. With these patients a beta-hydroxybutyrate measurement may be preferred. High concentrations of levodopa may produce false positives. Ketogenic or low/no-carb diets, often instituted for pediatric epilepsy, may also produce false positive results.


Reference Range
None detected


Clinical Significance
Excessive formation of ketone bodies (acetone) results in increased blood levels (ketonemia) and increased excretion in the urine (ketonuria). This condition is associated with a decreased availability of carbohydrates, such as dieting or decreased use of carbohydrates. Diabetes and alcohol consumption are common causes of ketoacidosis. Acetone is one ketone body formed from acetoacetate. Ingestion of isopropyl alcohol also leads to the formation of acetone.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics LLC
200 Forest Street 3rd Floor, Suite B
Marlborough, MA 01752-3023




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