Betahydroxybutyrate
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About This Test
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Department: Biochemistry (referred) Requirement:
Turnaround Time: 6 - 8 weeks |
Background:
Investigation of unexplained hypoglycaemic episodes.
Free fatty acid analysis will also be performed, allowing calculation of the betahydroxybutyrate/free fatty acid ratio.
The sample sample may be used for both tests.
Other Comments:
Analysed at Department of Newborn Screening & Biochemical Genetics, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Whittal Street, Birmingham, B4 6DH
Interpretive comments will be provided by the referral laboratory.
See also: Glucose, free fatty acids