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Test Category: Biochemistry

Investigation Name:Free Fatty Acid & 3 Hydroxybutyrate (FFA, 3OHB)

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences, Paediatric, Paediatric HypoG

Units:umol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:0.5ml

Expected Turnaround Time:7 working days from receipt

Test Code:FFAB

Sample Type:

Fluoride EDTA (grey top)

Maximum Add on Time:N/A

Collection Conditions / Other Information:LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into Z5 and deep 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 3339999/SD *3155 Chem Lab Ext 9915, Met Lab Ext 9942 )

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:CHIC