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Test Code Soft: KET Ketones  

Additional Codes

SoftLab code KET
Epic code LAB456
Epic name Ketone

 

Performing Laboratory

Saint Francis Medical Center - Urinalysis

Methodology

Beta hydroxybuterate

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Sodium heparin dark green

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Stability:  2 hours

Collection Instructions: Do not uncap tube once specimen is drawn. Send specimen in original tube.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

< 0.6 mmol/L 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82010