Beta-Hydroxybutyrate

Test Code

37054

CPT Code(s)

82010

Test Code

37054

CPT Code(s)

82010

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Clinical Significance

Beta-Hydroxybutyrate - In diabetics, the measurement of B-hydroxybutyrate as well as blood glucose is needed for the assessment of the severity of diabetic coma and is essential for the exclusion of hyperosmolar non-ketotic diabetic coma. A specific enzymatic assay for Beta-hydroxybutyrate is extremely important in the assessment of ketosis.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Enzymatic

Reference Range(s)

Pediatric	0.04-0.18 mmol/L
Adult	≤0.28 mmol/L

Alternative Name(s)

Betahydroxybutyric Acid,bHBA

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Enzymatic

Reference Range(s)

Pediatric	0.04-0.18 mmol/L
Adult	≤0.28 mmol/L

Alternative Name(s)

Betahydroxybutyric Acid,bHBA

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top), sodium fluoride (gray-top), or EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top), sodium fluoride (gray-top), or EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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