Beta Hydroxybutyric Acid

Test Name

Beta Hydroxybutyric Acid

Alternate Description

B Hydroxybutyric

LIS Code

BHBTP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Beta Hydroxybutyric Acid

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 x 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Minimum Volume

2.0 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, freeze.

Reference Value

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