Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Beta- hydroxybutyrate
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 |
