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Acetone (Ketones), urine

Test Code
IUKET


Preferred Specimen
Urine, random, 1 ml minimum


Instructions
Deliver to Lab immediately.


Transport Container
Clean container


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 2 hours at room temp., 12 hours refrigerated.


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
The presence of urine ketone bodies (ketonuria) is important in the evaluation of carbohydrate metabolism




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.