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Bile Acids – Total, Serum

Test ID: BILET

Test

Method

Enzymatic

Report Includes

Bile Acids - Total

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

11-Jan-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Collection Containers

Gold Top (clot activator and gel)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Specimen Comment

Plasma is not acceptable

Patient Preparation

Fasting specimen preferred.

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect after an overnight (12 hour) fast.

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Stability

Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days

Additional Stability Information

Stable for 3 freeze/thaw cycles

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Plasma

Test Version

11-Jan-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Enzymatic

Turnaround Time

7 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Bile Acids - Total µmol/L
  • < 6.7
µg/mL x 2.45

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

11-Jan-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
BILET 2715Bile Acid, Total umol/L

Test Version

11-Jan-2024