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Total Bile Acids
Alternate Names
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Bile Salts, Bile Acids |
Ordering Information
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For the investigation of intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy. It is preferred that the patient is fasting for this test |
Laboratory
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Biochemistry |
Specimen
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Blood |
Container
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Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert) |
Additional Collection Instructions
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Please make a note of the patient's fasting status. |
Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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1mL |
Notes
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Total Bile Acids refers to the sum of Cholic Acid, Chenodeoxycholic Acid, Deoxycholic Acid, Lithocholic Acid and Ursodeoxycholic Acid. |
Frequency
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Twice per week |
Reference Interval
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Bile Acids Reference Interval (Fasting): 2 -10 µmol/L
Source: Randox |
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Test Code
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BILE |
Container ID
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S, SP, LH, LHP, ES, EL, EP |
Opt. Container
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Lithium Heparin EDTA (purple) |