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Method Name
Dipstick
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: 20 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Reporting Name
Ketone, QL, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Report Available
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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 |
Useful For
Screening for the presence of ketoacidosis
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
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
Specimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Reference Values
Negative