Ketones, Urine, Qualitative
Abbrev Code: | UKET | ||
Order Code: | LAB403 | Order Name: | Ketones Urine |
Order Instructions: | Order a UPH with any standalone UKET | ||
Synonyms: | Acetone | ||
Methodology: | Reagent strip; nitroferricyanide reaction | ||
CPT Codes: | 81003 x1, 81003 x1 | ||
Test Includes: | Qualitative test for acetoacetate (not b-OH butyrate or acetone) and pH. | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Urine, random collection |
Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 1 mL |
Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Collection Instructions: | Deliver to the laboratory within 1 hour. Specimen of choice is a first morning, mid-stream,clean catch urine. Refrigerate the urine if it cannot be delivered immediately. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not store. Submit entire collection. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. Must arrive within 2 hours room temperature; 24 hours refrigerated. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Urinalysis (Clinics, CSC Maple Grove, Lakes, Northland, Oxboro Clinic, Range, Ridges, Southdale, St. John's, UMMC East Bank, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
Critical Range: | Infants less than 7 days: positive ketones with acid pH.
Range and Grand Itasca: N/A |
Reference Range: | Negative |
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