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| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | KETON |
| EPIC | LAB545 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
The detection of ketones in blood in various disease states, such as abnormal carbohydrate metabolism, diabetes, starvation, eclampsia, etc.
Method Name
Sodium Nitroprusside tablet
Reference Values
Negative
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Refrigerated: 48 Hours
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Note: LiHep whole blood specimen stability: 1 hour if not spun/separated from cells.
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 82009 | Ketone Body, Qualitative |
Keywords
ACETONE, QUALITATIVE
KETONE BODIES
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
2513-0
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Dark Green Top Tube (Lithium Heparin)
Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin)
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Red Top Tube