Ketones

Overview
Department	Biochemistry
Test Code	SKET
Synonyms	Ketones, blood  Β-Hydroxybutyrate(3-OHBA)
Availability	Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time	30 min - 1 hr
Stability – Add test
Specimen Requirements
Specimen	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
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals
Test Method	Nova Statstrip Xpress Analyser
Advanced Notice	Not required
Patient Preparation	Not required
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