Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid BHB

Method(s) Reflectance Photometry
Specimen Required
Collect

One 5 mL gold (SST) or one green (lithium heparin) top tube.

Transport

0.5 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.1 mL) Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature prior to separation.

Stability Ambient: 2 hours: Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Schedule Daily
Billing Code 1010576
CPTCode 82010
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

Less than 0.28 mmol/L

No Appointment Necessary
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