Methodology
Enzymatic
Synonyms
bHBA; Betahydroxybutyric Acid
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Jaun Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top) sodium flouride (gray-top) or EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
82010
Revised
04-06-17
Initials
SL