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Bile Acids, Total
Z69
Methodology: | Quantitative Enzymatic Assay |
Performed: | Sun-Fri |
Reported: | 2-3 days from receipt of specimen. |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Patient should fast for 8 hours prior to collection. Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) or Plain Red Top tube – 1 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Collect specimen per tube manufacturer’s instructions. Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature before centrifugation. Centrifuge sample and separate serum from cells ASAP. Transfer 1 mL serum to standard transport tube for Red Top Tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions: Body fluids. Heparinized specimens. Hemolyzed specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Room Temperature: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 3 months At ACCU: Serum Separator Tube (SST) Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks. Plain Red Top tube Refrigerated: 1 week. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab SUNRISE MEDICAL LABORATORIES |
CPT Code(s): | 82239 |