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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