Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Hydroxy Butyrate (3OHB)

Alias or Abbreviation:3 Hydroxy Buturate
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:umol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:7- 14 working days from receipt
Test Code:FFAB
Sample Type:
Fluoride EDTA (grey top)Collection Conditions / Other Information:LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into aliquot tube 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 88266