Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Green Top (Li Heparin)
- One Lavender (EDTA)
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Patient should be fasting 8 hours prior to collection.
Rejection Criteria
- Body fluid
- Hemolyzed specimens
Stability
Ambient: 1 Day(s); Refrigerated: 2 Week(s); Frozen: 3 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Enzymatic Assay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 82239
Components
- 91328 - BILE ACIDS, TOTAL
Last Updated: September 8, 2025 @ 9:13 am
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