Order Mnemonic:

U ACETONE

Dept Name:

CHEMISTRY

Collection Requirements:

Random urine.

Transport:

Refrigerated, original container

Processing:

Specimen should remain tightly sealed.

Stability After
Processing:

Ambient: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 1 hour
Frozen: Unacceptable

Minimum Testing
Volume:

0.5 mL

Unacceptable Conditions:

Urine exposed to air for extended periods.

Reference Range:

Normal: Negative

Methodology:

Acetest tablets/Visual

CPT Codes:

82009, if positive add 82010

Performed:

Sun-Sat

Reported:

Varies

NCD/LCD ABN Required:

No