Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Free Fatty Acid & 3 Hydroxybutyrate (FFA, 3OHB)
Alias or Abbreviation:FFA, BOHB
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:umol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:0.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:7 working days from receipt
Test Code:FFAB
Sample Type:
Fluoride EDTA (grey top)Maximum Add on Time:N/A
Complex Reference Range:Interpretation provided on each report
Collection Conditions / Other Information:LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate aliquot and freeze. Transport Frozen
Reference Laboratory Details:Biomedical Genetics, Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, B'ham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, Whittal Street,BHAM B4 6DH (Tel.0121 333 9942 )
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Contact Number:01902 307 999 ext 85290
