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