Ketones (Urine)

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

KETU

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0218

Laboratory Handling

Separating

Do not spin

Sample Stability

<4 hours

Synonyms

Ketone

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 15/06/2026