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HelpBeta-Hydroxybutyrate, Blood
Additional Codes
LAB5098
Test name alias: Beta ketone
Performing Laboratory
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Methodology
Enzymatic Quantitation of Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Literature references:
Product insert: Stanbio Laboratory B-Hydroxybutyrate Liquicolor Procedure No. 2440
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82010
Reference Range
<0.5 mmol/L