title: Kinetic assay of beta-hydroxybutyrate in plasma with a COBAS-BIO centrifugal analyzer.
abstract: An enzymic rate method for measuring beta-hydroxybutyrate in plasma by use of beta-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.30) was adapted to the Roche COBAS-BIO centrifugal analyzer. Optimum reagent composition and reaction conditions were determined, to provide increased sensitivity and accuracy. Use of magnesium ions increased sensitivity. Comparison of results with those of a manual enzymic endpoint method involving perchloric acid protein-free filtrates of whole blood showed excellent correlation (r = 0.996). The method has good within-run and day-to-day precision. Linearity of the standard curve extends to 5000 mumol of beta-hydroxybutyrate per liter. The assay can be completed in less than 5 min and requires 15 microL of plasma and minimal reagent volumes.
mesh_terms: D020155:3-Hydroxybutyric Acid; D002498:Centrifugation / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D006884:Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase; D006885:Hydroxybutyrates / Q000097:blood*; D007700:Kinetics; D012016:Reference Values
chemical_list: D006885:Hydroxybutyrates; D006884:Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase; D020155:3-Hydroxybutyric Acid