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HelpTest Code BHYD | LSU SOFT: BHYDV |Beaker: LAB505 Beta - Hydroxybutyrate
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Epic EAP: LAB505
Epic Description: BETA – HYDROXYBUTYRATE, SERUM
Synonym
Ketone Bodies
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Dark Green, Lithium Heparin – No Gel |
7.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
Lafayette:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold with inert gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternates: | Red, no anticoagulant, no gel OR Green, Lithium Heparin | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection. Specimen is stable for 30 minutes after collection.
Do not centrifuge. Not available for collection at off-site locations.
Lafayette: Centrifuge and refrigerate serum or plasma. Stable 7 days at refrigerated temperature.
Aliquot Requirements
Whole Blood
Optimum 7.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Lafayette: Serum or Plasma
Optimum: 1.0 mL
Minimum: 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Daily
Routine Turnaround Time
1 hour
Lafayette: 4 Hours
CPT Code Information
82010
CSR Storage Requirements
Do not centrifuge. Specimen is stable for 30 minutes after collection.
Deliver immediately to Chemistry Lab.
Lafayette: Stable 7 days at 2-8° C