Use to detect hepatobiliary dysfunction. Do not order to detect inborn errors of bile acid metabolism. May aid in diagnosis of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
EPIC Code
LAB693
Reference Interval
0-10 µmol/L
Interpretive Data
Reference interval applies to fasting specimens.
CPT Codes
82239
Collection
EPIC Code
LAB693
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratories (test code: 0070189)
Collect
Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable : Lavender (EDTA), Green (Lithium heparin)
Patient Preparation
Patient should fast for 8 hours prior to collection.
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature before centrifugation. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Unacceptable Conditions
Body fluids. Hemolyzed specimens.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Performed
Sun-Sat
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 3 months
Use to detect hepatobiliary dysfunction. Do not order to detect inborn errors of bile acid metabolism. May aid in diagnosis of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
Laboratories.