FFA/3OH Butyrate

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

FFAH

Referral code

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Test information

Useful in investigation of hypoglycaemia in neonates and infants. The FFA/beta hydroxybutyrate ratio is useful in differential diagnosis of hypoglycaemia.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Blood glucose should be below 2.6 mmol/L

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Fluoride Oxalate

Special requirements

Plasma

Minimum volume

500uL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Depts of Blood Sciences and Metabolic Biochemistry, Birmingham Children's Hospital