Test Code BHB Beta-Hydroxybutyrate
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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BHB |
Methodology
Enzymatic
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred Specimen-Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate Specimen-Plasma
Container/Tube: Grey top (sodium flouride) tube, Purple top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82010 (HH Bill Code 0205361)
Reference Values
0.02 – 0.27 mmol/L