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Acetone

Source

Blood

 
Mnemonic ACETONE 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.

0.5 mL plasma or serum

DO NOT swab arm with alcohol. DISINFECT WITH IODINE.

 
Specimen Handling

DO NOT open tube.  Keep specimen tightly capped.

 
Additional Information

 

 
Testing Location Chemistry-FMC 
Testing Frequency As required 
Alternate Name(s)  
Reference Interval  


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