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Test Code LAB44 KETONES, BLOOD

Important Note

DO NOT ADD ON: This test cannot be ordered as an add on test, once the tubes are spun down, and the processing time is over 30minutes after specimen collection time.

 

Additional Codes

Internal: 12672

External: KETONE

Beaker: LAB44

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top)
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Preferred Volume: 0.5 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Processing: Do not centrifuge! Transport to the laboratory immediately. Test within 30 minutes of specimen collection.
Unacceptable Condition: Collection tubes containing fluoride or oxalate.

 

Stability:

Temperature Time
Room Temp 30 minutes
Refrigerated Unacceptable
Frozen (-20 øC) Unacceptable

 

Method

Electronic sensor

Synonyms

Beta-hydroxybutyric acid

Ketone Blood

 

Department

Chemistry

Test Schedule

Daily

CPT Code(s) / Price Quote Code(s) / Billing Information

CPT Code: 82010

Price Quote Code: 3010082010 HC KETONES BLOOD QUANTITIVE x1

Reference Lab

SCHS

Additional Test Information

Ketone is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) can be found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders.

 

This method is testing only for beta-hydroxybutyric acid of the three compounds.