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Test Code KET-U Ketones, Urine Qualitative

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Urine Sage Container Urine Container   10 mL 1.0 mL 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Refrigerated 24 hours

Rejection Criteria

Unlabeled or improperly labeled
Contaminated with feces or bathroom tissue

Test Information

Test included in routine urinalysis.

Reference Range Information

Performing Location Reference Range
All Performing Sites Negative

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs Urinalysis

Performing Information

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Weston Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Siemens Multistix 10/Clinitek Atlas
Eau Claire Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Siemens Multistix 10/Clinitek Atlas/Clinitek Status
Rice Lake Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Siemens Multistix 10/Clinitek Advantus
Marshfield Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Siemens Multistix 10 / Siemens Clinitek Atlas 10

CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity Description Comments
81003        

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity Description Comments
81003        

Ordering Applications

Ordering Application Description
Cerner Ketones Urine