ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0080045: Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid |
| Test Mnemonic: B-OH | |
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Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri Reported: 1-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST, lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), green (sodium or lithium heparin), or gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate).
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month |
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| Reference Interval: |
| 0.0-3.0 mg/dL |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 82010 |