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HelpEpic Test Code LAB45601 Beta-Hydroxybutyrate
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Specimen Type
Plasma
Preferred Container
Light/Mint Green top tube
Alternate Container
Grey top
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Transportation Needs
Deliver specimen to laboratory within 1 hour of collection if unspun. If not possible see "storage Requirements".
Storage Requirements
Instruction for handling specimens at Outreach sites:
Sample tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hour of collection.
Specimens (primary tube) must remain capped and refrigerated for transport.
See Causes of Rejection for temperature requirements.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen stored, uncapped at room temperature for more than 1 hour
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
Hemolysis: >25 mg/dL HGB
Add-Ons up to 5 days
Specimen stored refrigerated and unopened > 5 days
Reference Values
| Population | Reference Range | Units |
| All Population | 0.02-0.27 | mmol/L |
Days of Analysis
All
Additional Information
During ketosis, Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) levels may increase more than levels of acetone and acetoacetate, clearly indicating the patient’s trend in metabolic status. BHB is the main ketone body produced during ketosis. BHB demonstrates excellent stability, making it an excellent indicator of clinically relevant ketosis and ketoacidosis. This test is for medical use only.
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Determination
CPT Code
82010
Last Updated
18-Mar-22 BHD