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Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: 20 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Useful For
Screening for the presence of ketoacidosis
Method Name
Dipstick
Reporting Name
Ketone, QL, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
81003
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SKETC | Ketone, QL, U | 50557-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SKETC | Ketone, QL, U | 50557-8 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday