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Alternative Names:

beta Hydroxybutyrate
Ketones

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

HYBU

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

This specific assay replaces 'Ketones' for laboratory measurement.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66752

Additional Notes:

Test is performed on the Abbott Alinity

Reference Range: < 0.5 mmol/L