beta-Hydroxybutyrate (serum ketones)

Test Code

153

CPT Codes
82010

Preferred Specimen

Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Plasma Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s) Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 2 mL mL) of plasma Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma). Serum Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s) Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 2 mL) of serum Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Other Acceptable Specimens

Purple top (EDTA) or Gray top (Sodium fluoride) tubes

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Methodology
LiquiColor (Beta-Hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase /INT)

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

<2.8 mg/dL

Performed By
CoxHealth

Performing Laboratory
CoxHealth

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