Test Code LAB506 Urine Ketone Qualitative
Department
Chemistry
Collection Requirements
Fresh Random Urine
Primary Collection Container
Yellow Urine Vacutainer (No Additive)
Transport
Urine Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Process Immediately; If processing cannot be done within 1 hour of collection, refrigerate immediately
Stability
Ambient: 1 Hour
Refrigerate: > 1 Hour
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
Negative
Methodology
Ketostix Reagent Strips
Performed
Sunday-Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
82009