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Test Code Epic LAB2551 BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE

Important Note

CENTRIFUGE WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF COLLECTION AND AVOID HEMOLYSIS.

Sunquest ordering code

XBOHB

Sample type

LIGHT GREEN LITHIUM HEPARIN

ACCEPTABLE: RED TOP SERUM

CPT Code

82010

Alias name

B-HYDROXYBUTYRATE, BETA-HYDROXY BUTYRIC ACID, HYDROXYBUTYRATE, KETONES

Performing Laboratory

QC ALL

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

SPECIMEN STABILITY

ROOM TEMPERATURE: 24 HOURS CAPPED

REFRIGERATED: 7 DAYS CAPPED