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Test Code
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BHBA
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Test Name
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Beta - Hydroxybutyric Acid
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CPT Codes
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82010
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Expected Turnaround Time
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Same day
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Clinical Utility
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- Useful for the detection and monitoring of Ketoacidosis.
- Beta - Hydroxybutyric Acid is the predominant ketone body found in blood.
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Specimen and Container Info
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Specimen | Container | Volume | Serum | Red Top, Plain | 1 mL | Serum | Gold Top, Serum Separator | 1 mL | Serum | Microtainer, Red Top | 500 µL | Serum | Microtainer, Serum Separator | 500 µL | Plasma | Gray Top (Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Oxalate) | 1 mL | Plasma | Lavender Top (EDTA) | 1 mL | Plasma | Light Green Top, Plasma Separator | 1 mL |
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Processing and Submission Instructions
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- Centrifuge specimens for 5 minutes at 3000 rpm.
- Transfer serum or plasma to a plastic aliquot tube.
- Refrigerate.
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Transport Instructions
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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Stability Requirements
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Methodology
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Enzymatic
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Reference Intervals
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Age | Reference Interval (mmol/L) | 0 Days - 17 Years | 0.02 - 0.29 | >= 18 Years | 0.0 - 0.42 |
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Performing Location
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17th Street Hospital, Carbon Hospital, Cedar Crest Hospital, Cedar Crest Red Lab, Dickson City Hospital, Hazleton Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Pocono Hospital, Roble Road Core Laboratory, Schuylkill Hospital
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Alternate Names
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- Beta Hydroxybutyric Acid
- BHBA
- β - hydroxybutyric Acid
- Beta - hydroxybutyrate
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Testing Schedule
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Routine daily, STAT testing available
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