- 91032
Beta Hydroxybutyric Acid
Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Gray Top
- One Green Top (Li Heparin)
- One Green Top (Na Heparin)
- One Lavender (EDTA)
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
- One Red Top
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.2 mL) Serum . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 1 mL (Min:0.2 mL) Plasma . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature
Stability
Ambient: 2 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Enzymatic
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported
2-4 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 82010
Components
- 91032 - BETA-OH BUTYRIC
Last Updated: October 14, 2024 @ 9:13 am
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