Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Bile Acids (BA)
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units: umol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:1 working day from receipt
Test Code:BILE
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Pregnancy <19 umol/L
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Ideally collected in fasting state as raised after meals.
Main indication is in the investigation of obstetric cholestasis.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
