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HelpTest Code SACET- Hancock Ochsner St. Marys only Acetone, Serum or Plasma
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB456
Epic Description: ACETONE
Only orderable at Hancock or Ochsner St. Mary's (Teche)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Preferred |
Red, No anticoagulant, No gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL | |
| Hancock Alternate | Green, Lithium Heparin with gel | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL | |
| St. Mary's Preferred | Gold, clot activator with inert gel | 5.0 mL |
1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
CPT Code Information
82009