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HelpTest Code Acetone, Serum Acetone, Serum
Abbrev
ACET
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=ACESSO
EPIC=LAB545
Instrument/Location
Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Type: Serum or Plasma (Li Heparin)
Container/Tube
Type: Gold top or Lt. Green top
Collection
Instructions: Draw tube and label appropriately.
Allow Gold tops to clot for 30 minutes. Spin tubes within 2
hours.
NOTE: Hemolyzed Specimens
are
not Acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Spun tube/Refrigerated
Reference Values
Negative
Specimen stability/Retention time
7 days refrigerated