HBA
Alternate Names
Ketones, Beta Hydroxybutyrate, Hydroxybutyric Acid
SoftLab Order Code
BHYDR
Epic Order Name
BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE/HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID (HBA)
Epic Order ID
LAB44
Laboratory
All Hospitals
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckle Top Serum Tube
Collecting Volume
5.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Neonatal minimum: 500 uL (one full gold top microtainer)
Neonatal minimum: 500 uL (one full gold top microtainer)
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
QNS, Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, Red cells not separated within 2 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
82010