BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE

Test Code
BHB


Preferred Specimen
Blood


Transport Container
Lithium Heparin green top tube
SST gold top tube


Specimen Stability
Room temperture - 2 hours
Refrigerated - 7 days




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.