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Tests:Ketones
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Ketones}} Full Test List Biochemistry Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Biochemistry |- |Test Code |SKET |- |Synonyms |Ketones, blood Β-Hydroxybutyrate(3-OHBA) |- |Turnaround Time |30 min - 1 hr |- |Stability – Add test | |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Specimen Requirements'' === |- |Specimen Type |Whole Blood |- |Specimen Transportation |ASAP to lab |- |Preferred |<span style="back..." |
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Blood Gas | |Blood Gas | ||
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|Samples older than 4 hours | |||
Separated samples | |||
Neonate samples | |||
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|Specimen Transportation | |||
|ASAP to lab | |||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |Paediatric Requirements | ||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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Revision as of 10:11, 17 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | SKET |
| Synonyms | Ketones, blood
Β-Hydroxybutyrate(3-OHBA) |
| Test Availabilty | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 30 min - 1 hr |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | Whole Blood |
| Preferred | Green-Top |
| Acceptable | Blood Gas |
| Unacceptable | Samples older than 4 hours
Separated samples Neonate samples |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab |
| Paediatric Requirements | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Nova Statstrip Xpress Analyser |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Not required |
Comments | |