Beta Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) (Guelph)
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> Test List > Beta Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) (Guelph)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Method | Referral |
| Sample Comment | Serum or heparinized plasma |
| Turnaround Time | 1 Week |
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Sample | 0.5 mL |
| Specimines Container | Red or green top tube |
| Shipping & Handling | Separate serum from cells as soon as possible after collection and transfer to a leakproof tube. Refrigerate. Ship on ice packs. |
Avoid hemolysis.