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Ketones, Urine

Test Code
LAB403


Alias/See Also
Ketones Qualitative Urine


CPT Codes
81002

Preferred Specimen
A fresh, random urine specimen collected in a clean dry container


Minimum Volume
1 ml (1.0 ml minimum) random urine


Specimen Stability
1 hour room temp, 24 hours refrigerated


Methodology
chemical

Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Detectable amounts of ketone do appear in the urine of normal specimens. Ketonuria appears when there
is an increased use of fat instead of carbohydrate for metabolism


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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