Test Overview
Test Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Test Usage
Diagnosis and monitoring of therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis.
Reference Range *
Less than 0.4 mmol/L
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time
4 hours
Soft Order Code
BHOB
MiChart Code
Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Quantitative
Synonyms
- Hydroxybutyrate
- Ketone Bodies
- Beta Hydroxybutyric Acid
- Beta Hydroxy Butyric Acid
- Acetoacetic Acid
- BHYD
- KETONE BODIES, SERUM
- BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE
- KETS
- BHOB
- Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Serum
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Automation
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial, and refrigerate. Specimens are stable 1 week refrigerated (2-8 degrees C).
Alternate Specimen
Plasma (EDTA, Heparin and NaF) acceptable. [6/12]
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL serum
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated 1 week.
Billing
CPT Code
82010
Fee Code
37958