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Beta- hydroxybutyrate

Fluoride Oxalate

Test	Beta- hydroxybutyrate
Common Abbreviations	B-OHB
Profile	NA
Tube type	fluoride EDTA
Clinical Indication	Used in the investigation of ketolytic defects and may be useful in the diagnosis of hyperinsulinism or fatty acid oxidation defects.
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample type	Plasma
Minimum Volume	1mL
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	1 week
Laboratory	Sheffield Children's Hospital Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TH 0114 271 7445
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
Notes

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York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

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