Beta-Hydroxybutyrate-Other, Body Fluid (e.g., surgical drain, pericardial, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis, pleural, or synovial)

Beta-Hydroxybutyrate-Other

Order Code:	BHYO
Order Form:	Laboratory Requisition

Specimen:

Body Fluid (e.g., surgical drain, pericardial, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis, pleural, or synovial)

Collection Medium:

Red top tube

Minimum:

1 mL fluid in red top tube

Rejection Criteria:

Plasma, serum, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

No established reference range (see Test Limitations)

Test Limitations:

This test is not approved by the FDA for this sample type. Performance characteristics and reference range have not been verified. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings.

Methodology:

Enzymatic

Sample Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

CPT Code:

82010