Test Details

Mnemonic

BHYD

Ordering Code

3605800

CPT-4 Code(s)

82010

Specimen Information

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Plasma: Lavender EDTA, green sodium or lithium heparin, gray sodium fluoride
Serum: Red top

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability

Room temperature: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 month

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic
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Reference Range

0.0 - 3.0 mg/dL
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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