Pseudonyms

3 Hydroxy Butyrate, 3BOHB, BOHB

Collection Requirements

8.5 ml serum tube

Tube Colour

Gold

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

See report

Availability

Weekly

Reference Laboratory

Austin Pathology, Austin Hospital, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Vic 3084. tel 03 9496 3100; Fax 03 9496 1674

Fee

Medicare rebatable. Item No. 66752

Test code: BHB

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