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Beta-Hydroxybutyrate
Test CodeBHB
Alias/See Also
"LAB2336"
CPT Codes
82010
Preferred Specimen
Plasma: Mint Green
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum: Large Red ( Marble top)
Specimen Stability
REF:1 week
Clinical Significance
In diabetics, the measurement of B-hydroxybutyrate as well as blood glucose is needed for the assessment of the severity of diabetic coma and is essential for the exclusion of hyperosmolar non-ketotic diabetic coma. A specific enzymatic assay for Beta-hydroxybutyrate is extrememly important in the assessment of ketosis.
Performing Laboratory
LMH= CHEMISTRY ( ext 3739)