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Test Code LAB2336 Beta-Hydroxybutyrate

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Monitoring therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis

Investigating the differential diagnosis of any patient presenting to the emergency room with hypoglycemia, acidosis, suspected alcohol ingestion, or an unexplained increase in the anion gap

Collect

Serum

Collection Device

Gold Top Tube

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp

8 Hours

Refrigerated

7 days

 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp, Refrigerated

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Methodology

Enzymatic Quantitation

Synonyms

Ketone Bodies

BHOB

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

STAT 1 Hour
Routine 8 Hours

Start Date

6/23/20

Last Review Date

7/20/25 ES