Beta Hydroxybutyrate (B-OH)

Synonyms

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

Cerner Name

B-OH Butyrate

Clinical Info

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

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL serum (0.5 mL min)

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 Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

82010

PDM

5302877

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

Result Interpretation

< 0.4 mmol/L

Forms
Chemistry LAB2336 build edit