Test Code KETB BetaHydroxybutyrate
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5.0 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.0 mL
Rejection Criteria
Inadequate labeling, improper collection.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerate specimen.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
Alias
Blood Acetone; Ketone Bodies, Blood; Ketones, Semiquantitative, Blood; Acetoacetic Acid; Acetone, Semiquantitative; Acetone Beta-hydroxybutyrate; Betahydroxybutyrate; Acetone; Ketone
EPIC Code
LAB505
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Turn Around Time
8 hours routine; 1 hour stat
Lab Department
Chemistry