KETONES WHOLE BLOOD
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: KET
UPHSM LIS Test #: 4944
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 15 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 4944
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 15 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Info:
Whole blood - capillary, venous or arterial. Specimen should be analyzed
within 30 minutes. Do not use tubes containing fluoride or oxalate.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Info:
Whole blood - capillary, venous or arterial. Specimen should be analyzed
within 30 minutes. Do not use tubes containing fluoride or oxalate.
Methods
Blood Beta-Ketone strip
Clinical Utilities
Useful for measuring beta-hydroxybutyrate
CPT Codes
82010
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
0.0 - 0.6 mmol/L
