CPT/HCPCS
82010
Order Code
B101
Turnaround Time
7 days
Test Includes
Beta-Hydroxybutyrate
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum, Plasma
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Serum Separator Tube (SST), Alternative Specimen(s), Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top), sodium fluoride (gray-top), or EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.3 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Details
Methodology
Enzymatic
Clinical Significance
Beta-Hydroxybutyrate – 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 extremely important in the assessment of ketosis.
Reference Ranges
Pediatric 0.04-0.18 mmol/L
Adult ≤0.28 mmol/L
Alternative Names
BHO
