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Test Code BHOB 3 Hydroxybutyric Acid

Alias

Beta-hydroxybutyrate

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Gold Serum Tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Gold Serum Tube

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Light Green lithium heparin
    • Lavender EDTA

Units

mmol/L

Reference Ranges

<0.4 mmol/L

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Grossly hemolyzed
Icterus Moderatly icteric
Lipemia Grossly lipemic
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 7 days
Frozen (-20°C) N/A

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - Colorimetric

 

CPT Code(s)

82010

Panel Components

N/A