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Test Code U Ketones KETONES - URINE

Aliasis

Acetest / Acetone Urine / Ketones Urine

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Clean catch urine

Minimum Volume

3.0 mL

Container

Sterile urine container

Preferred Specimen

Urine: sterile container

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Urine: sterile container

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

> 80 mg/dL

Reasons for Rejection

Other:                           

QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient

2 Hours

Refrigerated         

24 Hours

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Urinalysis

Methodology/Method Description

Iris

Methodology/Method Description

iRIS, Status – Sodium nitroprusside and glycine in an alkaline medium.

CPT Codes

81003