Beta-hydroxybutyrate

Also known as: BHB, ß-hydroxybutyrate, BOHB, Hydroxybutyrate, ketones

Specimen requirements

Sample type: Serum (Serum)

Collection requirements: Specimen must be separated and frozen on day of collection

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Spectrophotometry - Enzymatic - 3-Hydroxybutuyrate Dehydrogenase

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

John Radcliffe Hospital

Reference intervals

Values should be interpreted with simultaneous free fatty acids and glucose values.