Bile Acids, Urine
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Bile Acids Urine |
| Methodology: | Mass spectrophotometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82239 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2 weeks. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Patient Preparation: | It is preferable for patients to be off URSO or Actigal for 5 days prior to sample collection. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Do not collect on cotton balls or diapers. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 10 mL, 1 mL minimum. Freeze. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center) |
| Referral Lab number: | 9001004 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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