β-HBA

Serum or heparin plasma 0.5 ml

Photometry

Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat)

• Ketone bodies are formed during the degradation of fatty acids.
• Ruminants: The determination of β-HBA provides an indication of energy supply and can be used for diagnosing ketosis.
• Cattle: increased ketone body concentrations in ketosis resulting from energy deficiency, in secondary ketosis (e.g. in case of abomasal displacement) or in alimentary ketosis
• Small ruminants: for the diagnostic assessment of gestational toxicosis
• Dog, cat: Elevated concentrations occur in diabetic ketoacidosis and after prolonged fasting.