82009 Ketone bodys qualitative
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: ketone screening, serum ketone test, ketone qualitative
Qualitative analysis of ketone bodies (acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate) in serum or plasma without numerical quantification.
Clinical Context
Used to screen for diabetic ketoacidosis, fasting states, or metabolic disorders where elevated ketones indicate metabolic derangement.
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