- Test Name
- Urine Ketones – Test Strip
- Aliases
- Urinalysis;
- Provincial Mnemonic
- KEUTS
- LOINC Test Code
- 2514-8
- Description and Primary Use
- Component of urinalysis panel
- Reorder interval
- 24h
- TAT
- ≤ 24h
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Order: Routine urinalysis
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
All samples must be promptly transported to the laboratory after collection: within 2 hours if maintained at room temperature without preservative; or within 22 hours if preservatived by refrigeration or chemical preservative.
- Criteria for Rejection
>22 hours old if preserved; or > 2 hours old if not preserved; Inadequate amount
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 1 sites and all Category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 01-Jun-18