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Β-Hydroxybutyrate(3-OHBA)
Βeta-Hydroxybutyrate(3-OHBA)
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|Blood Gas  
|Blood Gas, Purple top (EDTA)
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|Samples older than 4 hours
Neonate samples
 
Separated samples
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|Specimen Transportation
|ASAP to lab 
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|Paediatric Requirements   
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=== ''Clinical Information'' ===
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|Reference Intervals
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|<0.3 mmol/L
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Latest revision as of 13:30, 16 March 2026

Overview

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)
Last reviewed 16.03.2026
Next review 16.03.2027 (OK)