| Material | Serum or heparin plasma 0.5 ml |
| Method | Photometry |
| Duration | Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat) |
| Remark | - 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.
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