Beta-hydroxybutyric Acid (Ketone, Beta hydroxybutyrate, BHBA)

Test Code
BKETO


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Sodium Heparin Green Top


Instructions
"Na Heparin 1.0 ml. Draw and transport to lab within 30 min of collection
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"


Transport Container
NAG, Grn SODIUM Heparin


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: Test within 30 min of collection


Methodology
B-Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase reaction measurement

Reference Range
"M Up to 999 Years 0 - 0.6 mmol/L
F Up to 999 Years 0 - 0.6 mmol/L"




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