What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 50099-1: Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate (Bld) [Molar ratio]

Name: LOINC Code 50099-1: Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate (Bld) [Molar ratio]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

50099-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate (Bld) [Molar ratio] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate [Molar ratio] in Blood
Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate
3-hydroxybutyrate; 3-hydroxybutyric acid; 3-ketobutyrate; 3-oxobutyric acid; AcAc; Acetoacetates; Acetoacetic acid; B; Beta hydroxy butyrate; Beta hydroxybutyric acid; Betahydroxybutyrate; Betahydroxybutyric acid; Beta-ketobutyrate; BHB; Blood; BOHB; B-OH-Butyr; B-OH-Butyr+Acetoacet; Chemistry; Diacetate; Diacetic acid; Hydroxybutyric acid; Ketone body ratio; oxobutyrate; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scrto; Substance concentration ratio; Substance ratio; WB; Whole blood

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate (Bld) [Molar ratio] (50099-1)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate (Bld) [Molar ratio]Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate [Molar ratio] in BloodB-OH-Butyr/Acetoacet Bld-sRtoBeta hydroxybutyrate/AcetoacetateCHEMBeta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate, BloodSRto

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50099-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameBeta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate (Bld) [Molar ratio]

DescriptionBeta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate

Short nameB-OH-Butyr/Acetoacet Bld-sRto

ComponentBeta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate

PropertySRto

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsmmol/mol

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.22

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Beta hydroxybutyrate/Acetoacetate, Blood

Part names

Beta hydroxybutyrate/AcetoacetateSRtoPtBldQnSubstance RatioPoint in time (spot)Blood

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