Bile Acids, Total

Test Code
BILET


CPT Codes
82239

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum from Gold top


Patient Preparation
Patient should fast 8 hours prior to collection.

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lavender, Lithium heparin 


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 3 months


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


Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at referral laboratory


Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.