Test ID NBLD0329 Ketone, Urine
AKA
Ketone, Ketone Qualitative UA
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Urine, Random
Nonsterile Container - Urine, Random
Conical Yellow-top tube no preservatives (Lawson #6185749) - Urine, Random
Indicate one of the following acceptable sources:
- Bagged
- Bladder Tap
- Cath-Indwelling
- Cath-Straight
- Cath-Suprapubic
- Clean Catch
- Cystoscopy
- Nephrostomy-Indwelling
- Nephrostomy-Surgical
- Urostomy (ileal conduit)
- Voided
See below links for Patient Instructions:
Urine Collection Patient Instructions
Urine Collection Instructions by Bag for Infants and Children
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 10.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 day
Methodology
Automated Urine Analyzer
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
81003