Bile Acids, Total

Message

Total bile acids are metabolized in the liver and, hence, serve as a marker for normal liver function. Total bile acids are increased in patients with acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, liver sclerosis and liver cancer.

Test Code

TBILA

CPT Codes
82239

Includes

Preferred Specimen

1 ml serum from SST (gel) tube

Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 mL plasma from lithium heparin (green top) tube

Instructions

Patients, who are on Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) treatment, are not suitable for use with the Diazyme Total Bile Acids Assay

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 1 week
Frozen = 3 months

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Methodology
Spectrophotometric

FDA Status
FDA Approved

Setup Schedule

24/7

Report Available

Daily

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

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