Beta-Hydroxybutyrate | McLendon Clinical Laboratories

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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

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