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Test Code LAB44 Ketones, Quantitative

Intended Use

Quantitative determination of ketone beta-hydroxybutyrate levels in serum or plasma to evaluate condition of metabolic disequilibria

Methodology

Photometric, Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)

Container/Tube: Lt Green/Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

 

Acceptable: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, Red-top or Gold, serum gel tube

 

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)

Collection Instructions:  Forward promptly.

 

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 1 Week

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82010