68955-4
LaboratoryKetones [Presence] in Blood by Tablet
Definition
This term was originally created (but not limited in use) for the Acetest manufactured by Bayer HealthCare. It applies to tests done by the nitroprusside method on whole blood that primarily measures acetoacetate but cross reacts with acetone. So about 10% of the amount reported could be acetone. It will not detect betahydroxybuturate. These tests are usually named "ketones", so we stayed with that name though admit it is a slight misnomer because they don't detect all ketones.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Ketones
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Tablet
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Ketones Bld Ql Tablet
Display Name
Ketones Tablet Ql (Bld)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 68955-4?
LOINC code 68955-4 identifies "Ketones [Presence] in Blood by Tablet". This term was originally created (but not limited in use) for the Acetest manufactured by Bayer HealthCare. It applies to tests done by the nitroprusside method on whole blood that primarily measures acetoacetate but cross reacts with acetone. So about 10% of the amount reported could be acetone. It will not detect betahydroxybuturate. These tests are usually named "ketones", so we stayed with that name though admit it is a slight misnomer because they don't detect all ketones.
What does 68955-4 measure?
This code measures Ketones in Bld. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.