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HelpTest Code LAB0289033 Beta Hydroxybutyrate (BHOB)
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LAB0289033 |
BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE |
Reporting Title
Beta Hydroxybutyrate
Methodology
Photometric
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube:
Plasma: Lithium heparin (plain or gel separator), sodium heparin, or EDTA
Serum: Plain, activator or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Note: Centrifuge within two hours of collection, remove serum or plasma from cells.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) up to 7 days
Reference Values
0.0 - 0.3 mmol/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday, 24/7, including holidays
CPT Coding
82010