| Test CODE | NAME |
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S795
Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid
| Methodology: | Quantitative Enzymatic |
| Performed: | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Reported: | 2-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Lavender (EDTA) OR Green (sodium or lithium heparin) OR Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate) - 1 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Allow serum specimen to clot completely at room temperature.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability: After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Test is performed at ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82010 |