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0070189
Bile Acids, Total
BILE AC
Ordering Recommendation
Use to detect hepatobiliary dysfunction. Do not order to detect inborn errors of bile acid metabolism. May aid in diagnosis of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Patient should fast for 8 hours prior to collection.
Collect
Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable : Lavender (EDTA), Green (Lithium heparin)
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature before centrifugation. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Body fluids. Hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
0-10 µmol/L
Interpretive Data
Reference interval applies to fasting specimens.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82239
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0070189 | Bile Acids, Total | 14628-2 |
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Aliases
- Bile Acids, Total
- Bile Salts, Total
- Cholylglycine
Bile Acids, Total
