Test Code BHB Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Beta-hydroxybutrate dehydrogenase

Munson Healthcare Cadillac and Munson Medical Center Laboratories.

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL of heparinized plasma
Transport Temperature: Ambient or refrigerated
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Note: 1. Label aliquoted specimen appropriately (plasma) .

Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient or refrigerated
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Note: 1. Label aliquoted specimen appropriately (serum).

0.20 - 2.81 mg/dL

Monday through Sunday

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