Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
Test Name: |
BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID - (P)
Test Code:
BHB
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Clinical Information: |
Ketoacidosis results from increased ketogenesis with the accumulation of ketone bodies. Ketone bodies consist of D-beta-hydroxybutyrate, acetoacetate and acetone. In all forms of ketosis D-beta-hydroxybutyrate is the ketone body present in highest concentration.
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Collection Devices: |
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Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Stability 8 hours at room temperature, 7 days refrigerated or frozen |
Referral: |
Serum: 2.0 mL
Samples must be transferred to an aliquot tube and stored frozen if analysis will not be complete within 48 hours (#110--10-05 Serum / Plasma Separation Procedure & Transport)
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Requisition: | |
Reference Values: |
0 - 7 y: <1.0 mmol/L
> 7 y: <0.3 mmol/L |
Availability: |
Stat or Routine
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