Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total
Also known as Chenodeoxycholic Acid, Cholic Acid, Deoxycholic Acid
What it measures
- Cholic AcidLOINC 30518-5
- Deoxycholic AcidLOINC 30520-1
- Chenodeoxycholic AcidLOINC 30519-3
- Total Bile AcidsLOINC 14628-2
Before the visit
Fasting preferred
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Specimen
- Specimen
- 1 mL serum
- Minimum volume
- 0.2 mL
- Container
- Transport tube
- Temperature
- Room temperature
After clot formation, centrifuge sample and pour off serum into a transport tube
Turnaround
Set up: Mon-Fri (p.m.); Report available: 4-6 days
Billing
CPT 82542