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Test Code BHB Beta-Hydroxybutyrate

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
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