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

Vitreous Fluid

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

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

84311

LOINC

58685-9