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Beta Hydroxybutyrate
Test CodeBHYD
CPT Codes
82010
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube, purple-top
(EDTA) tube, or gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube. Centrifuge
specimen and send 500 uL (minimum 150uL) of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Centrifuge and send
500 uL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube, purple-top
(EDTA) tube, or gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube. Centrifuge
specimen and send 500 uL (minimum 150uL) of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Centrifuge and send
500 uL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Monday - Sunday
Reference Range
0.02 mmol/L - 0.27 mmol/L
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department