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Beta-Hydroxybutyrate
Test CodeBHB - NOCO (NaHep)
Alias/See Also
Ketones
CPT Codes
82010
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL whole blood from Dark Green top (Sodium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Whole Blood NaHep | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, LiHep/Serum specimens, plasma
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
<6.2 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Mckee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
