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BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE

Test Code
BHB


Alias/See Also
BHB
KETONE BODIES


CPT Codes
82010

Preferred Specimen
GREEN LITHIUM HEPARIN


Minimum Volume
1


Transport Container
GREEN LITHIUM HEPARIN


Transport Temperature
R


Specimen Stability
STABLE FOR ONE WEEK IF REFRIGERATED.


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
WITHIN 24 HOURS


Limitations
LACTIC DEHYDROGENASE AND LACTATE HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO INTERFERE WITH THE ASSAY. 


Reference Range
0.00-0.30 Mm/l


Performing Laboratory
MARIETTA MEMORIAL 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.