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Bile Acids, Pregnancy [19546]
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Test Code
BILEPG
Alias/See Also
19546
CPT Codes
82542
Includes
Cholic Acid
Deoxycholic Acid
Chenodeoxycholic Acid
Total Bile Acids
Deoxycholic Acid
Chenodeoxycholic Acid
Total Bile Acids
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Collect blood in a red-top (no gel), or a serum separator tube (SST®). After clot formation centrifuge sample and pour off serum into a transport tube. Store sample refrigerated or frozen.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
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.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun-Fri; Report available: 4-6 days
Reference Range
| Cholic Acid | ≤2.8 umol/L |
| Deoxycholic Acid | ≤2.3 umol/L |
| Chenodeoxycholic Acid | ≤3.9 umol/L |
| Total Bile Acids | ≤8.3 umol/L |
Clinical Significance
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy requires rapid TAT of results. Samples for this test will be run straight and on dilution to improve TAT.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
Last Updated: November 24, 2021
