Beta-Hydroxybutyrate

Message

Performed at NCMC for NLMC

Test Code

BHB - 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

Refer to the Chemistry Reference Range and Critical Results documents in the Resources file on the facility test directory page.

Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory

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.