The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Ketones (Semi-Quantitative)
Order Code: KETS
Epic Lab Code: LAB44
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or Epic Req 		  Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527 
Specimen:
 
Plasma
Collection Medium:
Plasma separator tube 


Alternate
Collection Media:


Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection 
containers.


Minimum:


2 ml whole blood from light green top tube or 1 microtube for pediatric 
patients


Testing Schedule:


24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.


Analytic Time:


1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)


Reference Range:


Negative


Methodology:


Acetest Tablet


CPT Code:


82009


 


See also:
Beta Hydroxybutyrate, Plasma




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Updated: 01/23/2008

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