Acetone, Plasma

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

ACET

Turnaround Time

72 hours

Test Code

4601

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Collect specimen at end of shift or exposure.
When collecting the sample the tube should be filled to near the top to prevent loss of acetone by volatilisation into the headspace.
Do not use SST gel tubes.

Aliquot Instructions

Reference Intervals

Refer to Toxicology laboratory

Test Method

Gas Chromatography Headspace

Non-Funded Test Cost

$42.65 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4601

Urgent testing by arrangement

Contact Information

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