BHB is the predominant ketone body, it is the most sensitive marker for detection of ketoacidosis. The American Diabetes Association has recommended BHB analysis as the preferred method for diagnosing and monitoring DKA.
Orderable SIM Number(s)
BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE (LAB2336)
Synonyms
Acetone
Ketones
LAB2336
Collect
1 mint or yellow tube (0.2 mL min. plasma/serum).
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability (from collection to initiation)
1 week (2-8°C), 2 months (-20°C).
Reference Interval
<0.3 mmol/L
CPT Codes
82010
Billable SIM Number(s)
3018201001
LOINC
6873-4
Overview
Ordering Recommendations
BHB is the predominant ketone body, it is the most sensitive marker for detection of ketoacidosis. The American Diabetes Association has recommended BHB analysis as the preferred method for diagnosing and monitoring DKA.
