Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Fluid
General Information
Lab Name
Beta Hydroxybutyrate, FLD
Lab Code
FBHOBG
Epic Name
Beta Hydroxybutyrate, Fluid
Synonyms
Acetone-fluid, Beta Hydroxybutyrate, BHBT, B-Hydroxybutyrate, BOH Butyrate
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| FBHBSD | BHOB Specimen Description, FLD |
| FBHOB | Beta Hydroxybutyrate, Fluid |
Interpretation
Method
Spectrophotometric on Beckman Coulter AU680
Reference Range
See individual components
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Note: Vitreous fluid received from the Medical Examiner's office is the only acceptable specimen type.
Preferred: Vitreous Fluid in PLAIN RED TOP tube with no additives.
Draw FLUID into a RED TOP tube - No air exposure. Specify fluid type
Quantity
requested: 1.0 mL fluid
minimum: 0.5 mL fluid
Processing
Deliver specimen to bench.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Chemistry, Automated Panels (CHA)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|---|
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes