Ordering Recommendation
• Aid in evaluation of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia.
• Aid in assessment of the etiology of anion gap acidosis.
• Screen for suspected mitochondrial disorders.
Mnemonic
B-OH
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube, lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), green (sodium or lithium heparin), or gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate).
Specimen Preparation
Allow serum specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 months
Reference Interval
0.0-3.0 mg/dL
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82010
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0080045 | Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid | 29512-1 |
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Aliases
- Anion Gap Acidosis
- B-hydroxybutyrate, Serum
- B-OH
- Beta-Hydroxy Butyric Acid, Serum
- Hydroxybutyrate, Beta
- Ketone Bodies
Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid