Bile Acids, Total
Sunquest Code: | BILET | ||
Epic Code: | LAB4701 | Epic Name: | Bile Acids Total |
Methodology: | Enzymatic | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1 day. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
Patient Preparation: | 8 hours of patient fasting is required before collection. |
Causes for Rejection: | Heparinized, hemolyzed samples or body fluids. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temp before centrifugation. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum within 2 hours of collection. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 70189 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | 0-10 µmol/L. The reference range applies to fasting specimen. |
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