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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

0.1 – 0.27 mmol/L

Reportable Units

mmol/L

Critical Value

>0.29 mmol/L

Reasons for Rejection



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Hemolysis Threshold
 50 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
 Roche Cobas – Enzymatic assay

CPT Codes

82010