Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Pathology staff view

Ketones (Blood)

Ordering information:

This test is done at the patient's bedside using the Optium Blood Glucose Meter (available in all wards). It is no longer performed as a laboratory test. Except in the case of the sample associated with a hypoglycaemic episode during a prolonged fast.

Please note that Eastern Health Policy promotes Blood Ketone testing in place of Urine Ketones.

Please click here for the policy regarding Blood Ketone testing.

Alternate names:

beta Hydroxybutyric Acid, Ketones, OH butyrate

Laboratory:

Unassigned

Test Code:

OHBUT

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

3-4 days

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW