- Test Name
- Beta hydroxybutyrate
- Aliases
- D-3-Hydroxybutyrate; BHBT; BHB; BHBU
- Provincial Mnemonic
- BHBU
- LOINC Test Code
- 6873-4
- Description and Primary Use
- Monitoring progress of insulin therapy in the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. BHB may be elevated in alcoholic ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, liver disease, infection and salicylate poisoning.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Collect on ice. Spin ASAP (Spearate/Freeze serum if referred in).
- Criteria for Rejection
Please consult specimen stability guide ; Specimens stored at room temperature
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 27-Aug-19