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Tests:Ketones
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Ketones}} Full Test List Biochemistry Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Biochemistry |- |Test Code |SKET |- |Synonyms |Ketones, blood Β-Hydroxybutyrate(3-OHBA) |- |Turnaround Time |30 min - 1 hr |- |Stability – Add test | |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Specimen Requirements'' === |- |Specimen Type |Whole Blood |- |Specimen Transportation |ASAP to lab |- |Preferred |<span style="back..." |
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== | == Overview == | ||
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|Department | |Department | ||
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|Ketones, blood | |Ketones, blood | ||
Βeta-Hydroxybutyrate(3-OHBA) | |||
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|Availability | |||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
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|Stability – Add test | |Stability – Add test | ||
| | |4 hours on whole (unspun) blood | ||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen | |Specimen | ||
|Whole Blood | |Whole Blood | ||
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|Preferred | |Preferred | ||
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|Acceptable | |Acceptable | ||
|Blood Gas | |Blood Gas, Purple top (EDTA) | ||
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|Unacceptable | |||
|Samples older than 4 hours | |||
Neonate samples | |||
Separated samples | |||
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|Specimen Transportation | |||
|ASAP to lab | |||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |Paediatric Requirements | ||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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|Sample | |||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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|Reference Intervals | |Reference Intervals | ||
| | |<0.3 mmol/L | ||
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|Test Method | |Test Method | ||
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== | == Comments == | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:30, 16 March 2026
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | SKET |
| Synonyms | Ketones, blood
Βeta-Hydroxybutyrate(3-OHBA) |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 30 min - 1 hr |
| Stability – Add test | 4 hours on whole (unspun) blood |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Whole Blood |
| Preferred | Green-Top |
| Acceptable | Blood Gas, Purple top (EDTA) |
| Unacceptable | Samples older than 4 hours
Neonate samples Separated samples |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab |
| Paediatric Requirements | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | <0.3 mmol/L |
| Test Method | Nova Statstrip Xpress Analyser |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Not required |
Comments | |
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 16.03.2026 |
| Next review | 16.03.2027 (OK) |