Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE, Blood - Central Zone

Test Code:

BHYD1

Primary Container:

Plastic 3.0 mL EDTA (Lavender)

Minimum Collection Volume:

0.5 mL

Specimen Collection Requirements:

Requisition to Use: Central Zone Laboratory Requisition

Testing Schedule:

Daily - Available STAT

Reference Interval:

MALE and FEMALE:	mmol/L
0-150 yr:	0.0 - 0.3

Testing Area:

Chemistry

Performing Site:

Camrose, Drayton Valley, Lacombe, Ponoka, Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House, Stettler, Vegreville, Wainwright, Wetaskiwin
Use the applicable referral laboratory test directory if this test is NOT performed on site or referred within Central Zone.

Additional Test Information:

EDTA whole blood preferred. (Alternate sample is Lithium Heparin whole blood).
Sample is stable 120 min at room temp or 48 hours at refrigerator temp.
Submit on frozen gel pack if testing will not be completed within 120 min from time of collection.

Last Updated On:

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Date of Last Review:

Feb 25 2019 12:00AM