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Beta-hydroxybutyrate
minimum sample volume required ~ 2.5ml
Test Code: OHB
Tube type: Fluoride
Special instructions
Send to laboratory immediately following collection.
Sent away
to Southmead Hospital
Contact Laboratory before requesting
Reference range
<0.30 (fasting)
Units
mmol/L
Turnaround Time
14
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Low levels seen in hypoglycaemia due to hyperinsulinaemia and disordered fatty acid metabolism. Elevated in ketoacidosis, but long turnaround time for this analysis makes it unhelpful in differential diagnosis of metabolic acidosis NOTE: Only available after Consultant Endocrinologist or Consultant Paediatrician has discussed with lab
