Bile Acids
Test ID:
702790
CPT code:
82239
Synonyms:
Glyco and Taurochenodeoxycholic Acid
Clinical Use:
Evaluate the enterohepatic cycle consisting of the biliary system, intestine, portal circulation, and hepatocytes
Specimen Type:
Serum, frozen
Requested Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Container Type:
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Patient Preparation:
Patient should be fasting; however, a two-hour postprandial level has been used by various physicians 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).
Collection:
Transfer serum 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.
Storage Instructions:
Freeze.
Stability Requirements:
Temperature |
Period |
---|---|
Room temperature |
1 day |
Refrigerated |
3 days |
Frozen |
7 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x3 |
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not transported and received refrigerated; plasma sample
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