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