| EX1374 KETONE BODY (BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE), SERUM |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 hrs |
12 hrs |
4 weeks |
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| Method: |
Enzymatic |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Sample Daily by 4 pm; Report Same day |
| Usage: |
Beta-hydroxybutyrate ( the predominant ketone) is an extremely reliable guide for monitoring insulin therapy in the treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). During successful therapy, total ketones & beta Hydroxybutyrate decrease but acetoacetate increases. It may produce a paradoxical situation, as ketosis may appear to worsen because most of the tests for ketosis detect acetoacetate only whereas Beta-hydroxybutyrate measurement quantitates this decrease. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Diabetologist, Physician |
| Disease: |
Diabetes |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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