Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
Non-esterified fatty acids, NEFA |
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Samples required |
Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples. To lab immediately (within 15 minutes), preferably on ice. Do not send via pneumatic tube (pod) system if on ice. |
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Test indications |
Investigation of hypoglycaemia (see paediatric investigation profiles). |
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Reference range |
See report. A paired glucose is essential for interpretation. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 7 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube), and
fluoride oxalate blood (grey cap, 2 mL tube) for glucose.