Pseudonyms
3 Hydroxy Butyrate, 3BOHB, BOHB
Collection Requirements
8.5 ml serum tube
Min volume: 2ml
Transport refrigerated at 4°C
Tube Colour
Gold
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
BiochemistryReference 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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