Betahydroxybutyrate

Test Name Betahydroxybutyrate
Alternate Name(s) BHOB, BHBA, KETONES
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic BETA
Specimen Type

Serum or heparin plasma

Collection Container SST/Green
Container Information
SST Tube green_tube.jpg
Collection Information  
Test Schedule 24/7
Routine Turnaround Time Turnaround times are posted in DOCS/ Laboratory Turn Around Times DOCS# 9580
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Lab Process Notes

 

Storage and Transport Store refrigerated
Test Referred To
On-site, BGH Laboratory

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