Specimen Requirements
Title
KETONES,SERUM (BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID)
Specimen Requirement
1-SST/1.0 mL. Allow to clot at room temperature. Spin, separate and refrigerate.
Methodology
Stability
Room Temperature 2 hours, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 1 month
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
4-6 days Performed Mon, Wed, Fri
Clinical Use
Test Code
BHYD