Beta Hydroxy Butyrate (BHB, Beta-Hydroxybutyrate)


Send to lab immediately. Provide glucose result for interpretation.
Hospital.
*If Urgent Colchester Request*: 1.2ml Orange Lith-Hep, Min vol: 0.3ml. If Routine Colchester or Ipswich Request: 0.3 ml Yellow Fluoride EDTA, Min vol: 0.3ml.
*If Urgent Colchester Request*: GOSH, TAT: 2w. If Routine Colchester or Ipswich Request: Sheffield, TAT: 1w.
Non-fasting. No specific patient preparation required.