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Test Code BOHB Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Whole Blood

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Enzymatic electrochemistry using HBDH

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.5 mL heparinized green-top tube or 0.5 mL green-top Microtainer

Specimen:  Whole Blood

Note:  Label tube with patient's full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier, such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector's initials and type of specimen.

Reference Values

0.0 - 0.5 mmol/L

Values > 1.5 mmol/L may indicate that the patient is at risk for diabetic ketoacidosis

Values > 5.0 mmol/L may indicate possible diabetic ketoacidosis

Day(s) Test Set Up

Performed daily 24/7

Routine Test Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Test Turnaround Time:  1 hour

Charge

$52.50