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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