Beta-Hydroxybutyrate
Tube Type
| Test ID |
LAB5393 |
| EPIC Order |
BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE |
| CPT Code(s) |
82010 |
| Group/Individual Test |
Individual |
| Laboratory |
Core Lab |
| Tube Station |
30 |
| Specimen |
Routine: |
4 mL blood/green lithium heparin gel tube. Also acceptable gold SST, orange SST, or red plain tube |
|
Micro: |
1.0 mL blood |
| Stability |
Unspun:
|
≤4 hrs recommended
|
| |
Room Temp: |
4 hours |
| |
Spun/Separated,
Refrigerated: |
≤1 week |
| |
Frozen: |
1 month |
| Turnaround Time |
Routine: |
2 hours |
|
STAT: |
1 hour |
| Reference Range |
Normal: |
0.02-0.27 mmol/L |
Reviewed by J. Carr on January 12, 2026
