Ketone Blood

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00079

Billable EAP Codes:

80001690 x 1

CPT Codes:

82010 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Hours
Urgent: 1 Hour

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

mg/dL

Specimen Requirements:

4 mL blood in a GOLD top tube.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.5 mL in a peds RED top tube.

Reference Range:

Negative

Comments:

Test detects acetoacetate only. It does not measure total ketones.

Synonyms:

Acetoacetate