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Test Code BOHB Beta Hydroxybutyrate

Aliases

β-hydroxybutyrate Quantitative

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8 mL
  • Pediatric: 0.5 ml

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  •  
  • Red Top


Plasma:

 

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
  • Purple Top (K2/K3 EDTA)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

< 0.27 mmol/L

Reportable Units

mmol/L

Critical Value

> 3.0 mmol/L

Reasons for Rejection

 


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Hemolysis Threshold 500 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 60 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 3000 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient 2 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 8 hours
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 12 days

Performance Information

 


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Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica – Colorimetric 

CPT Codes

82010