Test Code LAB5098 Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Blood
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Test strip utilizing electrodes to measure Beta-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH) in whole blood.
Literature references:
Product Insert: Abbott Precision Xceed Pro, ART21459 Rev. A 12/10
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time (STAT, Routine)
STAT: 1 hour after receipt laboratory
Routine in: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82010
Reference Values
0.0-0.5 mmol/L
Additional Information
Test name alias: Beta ketone
Analyte Stability: Stable for 24 hours in a capped tube.
Test performed in BJH Core Lab.