Test Catalog


Test Code: L01839

D-3 HYDROXYBUTYRATE-SERUM KETONE

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

(3-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

YELLOW (NO PRESERVATIVE)

Alternative Top:

GREEN (LI HEPARIN) / PURPLE (K-EDTA)

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

N/A

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC AFTER 7 DAYS FOR UPTO 30 DAYS

Instrument/Methdology:

ROCHE COBAS /SPECTROPHOTOMETRY

Turn Around Time (TAT):

4 (Hour/s)

Intend Use:

THIS IS USED TO SCREEN FOR, DETECT, AND MONITOR DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS (DKA).

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