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URINE KETONES

Message
Collection Instructions: Preferred specimen is a mid-stream, clean catch sample. Additional Information: If a urine culture is needed, submit a separate order and specimen in gray-top urine culture tube. UA-preservative tubes are not acceptable for culture testing.


Test Code
LAB403 UKET


Alias/See Also
UKET


Instructions
Minimum volume: 1 mLStability: Room temperature: 72 hoursRefrigerated : 72 hoursFrozen: UnacceptableRejection Criteria: Mislabeled and unlabeled specimens, delay in being sent to the laboratory/prolonged exposure at room temperature, contamination with feces, and QNS (quantity not sufficient) status.


Clinical Significance
1230140068



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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.