Beta Hydroxybutyrate
Test Summary
This test is useful for monitoring of therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis and for the differential diagnosis of any patient presenting to the ER with hypoglycemia, acidosis, suspected alcohol ingestion or an unexplained increase in the anion gap.
Aliases
- Betahydroxybutyric Acid,bHBA
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 7 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, any specimen type other than those listed above or outside the stability guidelines.
Order Code
BHBA
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3870
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82010
Billing Code
- 300132
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzymatic Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
All: <0.27 mmol/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Daily
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 7 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, any specimen type other than those listed above or outside the stability guidelines.
Result Information
Methodology
Enzymatic Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
All: <0.27 mmol/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Daily