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Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total : 1016242
Test CodeBILEFQ or 1016242
Alias/See Also
Cholic Acid, Chenodeoxycholic Acid, Deoxycholic Acid
CPT Codes
82542
Includes
Cholic Acid, Deoxycholic Acid, Chenodeoxycholic Acid, Total Bile Acids
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
After clot formation, centrifuge sample and pour off serum into a transport tube
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Friday
Report Available
4-6 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
By report
Clinical Significance
Bile acids are formed in the liver, from cholesterol, stored and concentrated in the gallbladder, and excreted into the intestines in response to food. Elevated concentrations often suggest impaired hepatic clearance due to liver disease. Patients with intestinal malabsorption and metabolic disorders such as Gilbert's disease do not exhibit elevated bile acids concentrations.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
