72418-7
LaboratoryBeta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate [Molar ratio] in Blood --pre-meal
Definition
The hydroxybutyrate/acetoacetate ratio (ketone body ratio) is an expression of the mitochondrial oxido-reduction state that can provide a clue to diagnosis and metabolic status in congenital errors of the electron transport chain and pyruvate metabolism.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate^pre-meal
Property
SRto
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHAL
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
B-OH-Butyr/Acetoacet pre-meal Bld-sRto
Display Name
Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate pre-meal (Bld) [Molar ratio]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 72418-7?
LOINC code 72418-7 identifies "Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate [Molar ratio] in Blood --pre-meal". The hydroxybutyrate/acetoacetate ratio (ketone body ratio) is an expression of the mitochondrial oxido-reduction state that can provide a clue to diagnosis and metabolic status in congenital errors of the electron transport chain and pyruvate metabolism.
What does 72418-7 measure?
This code measures Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate^pre-meal in Bld. It belongs to the CHAL class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.