Bile Acids, Total
Test Mnemonic
BILETO
CPT Codes
- 82239 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Biliary Acids, Total
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature before centrifugation. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzymatic |
Reference Range
| Bile Acids, Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| 0-10 um ol/L |
Special Info
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature before centrifugation.
Clinical Info
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. Reference Interval applies to fasting specimens.