CPT/HCPCS
82239
Order Code
CH217
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Criteria
Unspun Serum Separator Tube (SST®), No additive (red-top) tube, Received room temperature
Special Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube and transport refrigerated.
Test Details
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Clinical Significance
An increase in serum bile acids concentration in the fasting state or postprandial is considered to be a specific indicator of liver disease. A decreased level indicates bile acid malabsorption, possibly due to ileal dysfunction.
Reference Ranges
0 – 10 umol/L
