Beta Hydroxybutyrate (B-OH) Build info

Synonyms

  • BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE
  • BETA HYDROXY-BUTYRATE
  • KETONE BODIES
  • ANION GAP ACIDOSIS
  • LAB2336

Short Name

BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE

Procedure Master Number

LAB2336

Procedure ID

119066

Clinical Info

Aid in evaluation of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia.
Aid in assessment of the etiology of anion gap acidosis.
Screen for suspected mitochondrial disorders.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold top tube
Specimen: 1 mL serum (0.5 mL min)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated 

Specimen Stability

7 days Refrigerated

Methodology

Photometric, B-Hydroxydutyrate Dehydrogenase (B-HBDH)

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

82010

PDM

5302877

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
BETA HYDROXY-BUTYRATE BHYDRXBUT BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE