Acetoacetate




Test Mnemonic

ACETAC

CPT Codes

  • 82010 - QTY (1)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
3 mLSerumNo additive (Red) FrozenDo not use serum separator tube. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic aliquot tube.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1.2 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Frozen4 days (preferred)
Refrigerated 4 days
AmbientUnacceptable

Days Performed

Mon - Sun

Turnaround Time

9 - 13 days

Methodology

Name Description
Gas Chromatography (GC) 

Reference Range

Acetoacetate
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
 18 Years99 YearsNormal5 - 30mcg/mL

Special Info

Serum gel tubes, plasma gel tubes, and specimens received at room temperature are unacceptable.