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Total Bile Acids

Alternate Names
Bile Salts, Bile Acids
Ordering Information

For the investigation of intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy.

It is preferred that the patient is fasting for this test

Laboratory
Biochemistry
Specimen
Blood
Container
Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Additional Collection Instructions

Please make a note of the patient's fasting status.

Minimum Adult Volume
5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
1mL
Notes

Total Bile Acids refers to the sum of Cholic Acid, Chenodeoxycholic Acid, Deoxycholic Acid, Lithocholic Acid and Ursodeoxycholic Acid.

Frequency
Twice per week
Reference Interval

Bile Acids Reference Interval (Fasting): 2 -10 µmol/L

 

Source: Randox

Test Code
BILE
Container ID
S, SP, LH, LHP, ES, EL, EP
Opt. Container
Lithium Heparin
EDTA (purple)