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Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel source. It is measured in conjunction with free fatty acids (FFA) and glucose in order to investigate hypoglycaemia or symptoms associated with ketoacidosis. The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.
Ranges and interpretation reported as provided by referral laboratory.
Chemical Pathology
We are working with GlosFire this week to promote home fire safety
Whether you’re coming to hospital for the first time, or are already a patient, we have all the information you need about being treated at our Children’s Centre.
At the NHS, we want our patients to have the best experience possible and having continuous patient feedback is crucial in helping us deliver what patients want and need.
Chemical pathology
Parents, loved ones and NHS staff affected by baby loss now have a calm and peaceful space to sit and reflect in nature at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
In World Breastfeeding Week, we have lots of useful information on our website to support parents to give their baby the best start in life.
Deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase, results in Fabry's disease, an X-linked, recessive, lysosomal storage disease, also known as Anderson-Fabry disease.
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If you are unwell, require close monitoring or your treatment is administered over several hours, you may need to stay on an inpatient ward.
