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Hydroxybutyrate
Ketone Bodies
Beta Hydroxybutyric Acid
Beta Hydroxy Butyric Acid
Acetoacetic Acid
BHYD
KETONE BODIES, SERUM
BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE
KETS
BHOB
Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Serum
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Test Overview
Spectrophotometric
Diagnosis and monitoring of therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis.
Less than 0.4 mmol/L
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in SST or red top tube.
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).