Ketones blood | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	EDTA tube
Specimen Requirement	Whole Blood EDTA Adult: 3 mL blood Paediatrics and Neonate: 500 uL blood Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent?	Yes
Turn Around Time	Average 30 mins ( 25 - 35 mins )
Reference Value(s)	Whole Blood: >1st month: 0- 0.6 mmol/L Critical Value: >1.5 mmol/L
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number	6394 1383
Day and Time Performed	Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A
Additional Information	NB: Measure beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) only. Of the 3 ketones bodies in blood (BHB, acetoacetate and acetone), BHB is the most important. Blood BHB measurement is the preferred method for diagnosis and monitoring of ketosis.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025