Bile Acids

Test Code
CT225
Results:
1-2 days.
Specimen
0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
Test Description
Single Bile Acid

Single sample labelled as either PRE or POST bile acids.

Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia. Ursodeoxycholic acid may be detected by bile acid assay, causing falsely elevated values.

Note: Ursodeoxycholic acid may be detected by bile acid assay, causing falsely elevated values. 1.0 mL of serum labeled either as fasted (10-12 hours fast) or post prandial (2-hours after feeding a maintenance diet meal).