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BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE (BHY)
Department: ChemistryTest Synonym(s): BHY, Hydroxybutyrate, OH-Butyrate
CPT Codes: 82010
Methodology: Enzymatic / color
Reference Range: <0.3 mmol/L
Tube Type: Light green PST (Lithium Heparin with gel) tube - 4.5 mL
Specimen: Blood
Alternate Specimen: Red top, Purple top, Gray top
Pediatric Requirements: 1 light green microtainer
Volume: 5 mL Blood
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL Serum or plasma
Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Refrigerated: 7 days, Frozen at -20 C if stored longer than 7 days
Reasons for Rejection: Gross Hemolysis
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous
TAT: Stat: 1 hour, Routine: 2 hours
Significance: Replaces Acetest ketones test
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