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HelpTest ID BLOD0089 Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Serum
AKA
Acetone Quant
Ketones
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin) tube - Plasma
Test is affected by moderate hemolysis.
Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.7 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Specimen should go through no more than 3 freeze/thaw
cycles.
Methodology
Colorimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
82010