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Test Code POC KET Point of Care Ketone Urine

Additional Codes

POC69

Performing Laboratory

Central Peninsula Hospital

User Manual

Ketostix User Manual

Collection Method

Fresh urine in a clean, dry container

Container

Sterile Cup

Specimen Type

Sterile Urine Cup

 

Minimum Volume

Not defined for this assay

Specimen Stability

Perform as soon as possible

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

• Negative

• Trace (5 mg/dL)

• Small (15 mg/dL)

• Moderate (40 mg/dL)

• Large (80-160 mg/dL)

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Performing Bench CPH Point of Care
Methodology/Method Description Ascensia Ketostix Strips

CPT Codes

81003

Last review/edit date

2025