BILE ACIDS TOTAL
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: BILET
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028074
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2 - 3 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028074
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2 - 3 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 ml (0.2 minimum) FROZEN serum
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube before freezing.
Patient should be fasting; however, a two-hour postprandial level has been used in order to evaluate hepatic function after the gallbladder has been completely emptied (ie, challenge the liver with a high level of bile acids in the portal circulation). For women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy who need peak bile acid testing, samples may be taken postprandially.
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube before freezing.
Patient should be fasting; however, a two-hour postprandial level has been used in order to evaluate hepatic function after the gallbladder has been completely emptied (ie, challenge the liver with a high level of bile acids in the portal circulation). For women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy who need peak bile acid testing, samples may be taken postprandially.
Specimen Acceptability
Causes for Rejection:
Transported or received at room temperature. Specimens from patients who are on Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) treatment are not suitable for use with this assay.
Transported or received at room temperature. Specimens from patients who are on Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) treatment are not suitable for use with this assay.
Methods
Enzymatic
Clinical Utilities
Evaluate the enterohepatic cycle consisting of the biliary system, intestine, portal circulation, and hepatocytes
CPT Codes
82239
* The CPT codes provided 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 payer being billed.
Reference Range
0.0 – 10.0 µmol/L
