Bile Acids
Test Code: 010330
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 82239 001
Synonym
Glyco and Taurochenodeoxycholic Acid
Specimen Type
Serum OR plasma, FROZEN
Specimen Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, OR green-top (heparin) tube
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Handling
Transfer serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED.
Patient Prep
Patient should be fasting; however, a two-hour postprandial level has been used in order to evaluate hepatic function after the gallbladder has been completely emptied (ie, challenge the liver with a high level of bile acids in the portal circulation). For women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy who need peak bile acid testing, samples may be taken postprandially.
Unacceptable Conditions
Transported or received at room temperature. Specimens from patients who are on Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) treatment are not suitable for use with this assay. Instead, use Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total, LC/MS-MS [503640].
Temperature
FREEZE.
Methodology
Enzymatic
Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 010330 | Bile Acids | 14628-2 |
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