Beta-hydroxy butyrate (BOHB/ BOB)

Description: 
Enzymatic analysis with spectrophotometric detection
Clinical details: 
Hypoglycaemia and assessment of a ketotic response. Utilised during diagnostic fasts.
Related condition or disease: 
Hypoglycaemia, ketogenetic defects, ketolysis defects, diabetic ketoacidosis
Reference range: 

See Chemistry Reference Ranges Document at Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas'

Synonyms or keywords: 
BOHB, Metabolic
Units: 
mmol/L
Department: 
Blood Sciences Department
Location: 
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
Serum. Minimum sample volume 500 uL. Fluoride oxalate, lithium heparin and EDTA plasma are unsuitable.
Turnaround time: 
1 week
Special sample instructions: 

Interpretation requires a paired glucose result. Please state clearly on request form the plasma glucose result at the time of sampling

Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Store frozen but sample can be sent via 1st class post
Contacts:
Blood Sciences Department-Guy's And St Thomas' Hospital
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Contact: 020 7188 9247

Guy's Hospital
Southwark Wing - 4th Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Contact: 020 7188 4781
Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas' Clinical Advisory Service
Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00 h: 07738897061
Out of hours, weekends & bank holidays: find details on Rotawatch on Trust intranet GTi, or contact via GSTT switchboard.
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas'

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Last updated: 08/11/2021