Ketone, Serum - Alomere Health Laboratory

Methodology

AIM TAB® Reagent Tablets

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)
Acceptable: Plasma, Green top (sodium or lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Reject Due To:

Hemolysis 1+

Refrigerated

Negative
Ketones are not found in blood under normal conditions.
The lower limit of detection is approximately 10 mg acetoacetic acid per dL.

Monday through Sunday

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