Bile Acids, Total (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230231511


Alias/See Also
LAB693: Bile Acids


CPT Codes
82239x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2


Instructions
Specimens must be placed in a sterile container or collected on a blue culture swab. The India ink preparation is used to detect Cryptococcus neoformans in spinal fluid, pus and other sources.


Transport Temperature
Transport to the laboratory immediately after collection. DO NOT refrigerate body fluids such as CSF for culture.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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