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BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1804 Geisinger Epic ID: 14289 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum (preferred) or plasma | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
4 mL grey-top (Na fluoride/K oxalate) tube
4 mL green/green-top (sodium heparin) tube
3.5 mL gold-top (serum separator) tube
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
3 mL green/black top lithium heparin tube
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Specimen required: |
1 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.3 mL. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm. | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated (preferred) or frozen. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room Temperature: 8 hours. Refrigerated: 1 week. Frozen: 1 week. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. Gross hemolysis. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
82010 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Beta-Hydroxybutyrate. | |
Methodology: |
Enzymatic |
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Synonyms: |
Beta hydroxybutyric acid, BHBA, BEHBA Quest test code 37054
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