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Ketones
MessageFirst morning specimens are prefered for more meaningful results. BD UA Preservative Tube acceptable for UA, not culture.
Test Code
UKET
Preferred Specimen
0.1 mL
Instructions
"Randon urine collected in a clean or sterile container. No prep required Mid-stream collection in sterile container for cultures required.
Testing Frequency: 24/7"
Testing Frequency: 24/7"
Transport Container
Urine 1 Aliq
Transport Temperature
As soon as possible
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: Room Temp 2 hrs Refrig 24 hrs Preservative 72 hrs
Methodology
Atlas Reagent Strips Acetoacetic acid reacts with nitroprusside.
Clinical Significance
"Expected Value(s):
Negative"
Negative"