Beta-hydroxybutyrate Plasma (plasma ketones)
- Synonyms: BHB, PLASMA KETONE
- LIS Mnemonic: BHBP
Collect
Light Green (PST - Lithium heparin)
Satellite locations must send Gold top tube
Volume Required
1.0 mL blood
Minimum Required
0.25 mL blood
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
2 hrs room temp, 5 days refrigerated
Processing
Spin and freeze Plasma at -20 C as soon as possible. Specimen can be stored up to one week refrigerated.
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
1 hour
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
84311
Methodology
Enzymatic
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