Bile Acids, Total
| Abbrev Code: | BILET | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4701 | Order Name: | Bile Acids Total |
| Methodology: | Enzymatic | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82239 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Sun-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) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA), 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. |
| Stability: | 8 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 3 months frozen. |
| 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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