Free Fatty Acids (FFA, Non-Esterified Fatty Acids, NEFA, Intermediary Metabolites, 3-Hydroxybutyrate)
Phlebotomy Requirements
Send to lab immediately.
Collection
Hospital.
Sample container
Ipswich Request: 4.9ml Yellow Fluoride EDTA. Min vol: 1ml. - Colchester 1.2ml Orange Lith-Hep.
Site
Ipswich Request: Sheffield, TAT: 2w. Colchester Request GOSH, TAT: 2w.
Notes
Non-fasting. No specific patient preparation required.
