Beta-hydroxybutyrate — lab reference
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Morning fasting collection is preferred when practical. Day-to-day variation is substantial.
Calculated from iron and TIBC. Fasting and timing improve consistency.
Fasting and supplement abstention improve interpretability.
Fasting, liver function, inflammation, and carrier proteins matter.
Fasting, time of day, inflammation, albumin, and trace-metal collection technique matter.
Fasting, ketogenic diet, vomiting, and diabetes context matter.
Specify whole blood, RBC, plasma, or intracellular method. Preanalytic handling is critical.
RBC, plasma, and cellular assays are not interchangeable.
Urine/plasma method, creatinine correction, collection timing, and assay matter.
Urine/plasma and mass-spec/immunoassay results are not interchangeable.
Interpret with iron, transferrin saturation, and ferritin.
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