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BILE ACIDS, FRACTIONATED AND TOTAL

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB4830    Geisinger Epic ID:  184893

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

1 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.2 mL.


Special notes: 

Draw after eight-hour fast. See Specimen Processing Instructions.


Patient preparation: 

Patient must fast for eight hours.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated. Frozen also acceptable.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 14 days. Refrigerated: 21 days. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Unspun serum separator tube (SST), unspun red-top tube will be rejected.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82542
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Cholic Acid, Deoxycholic Acid, Chenodeoxycholic Acid, Total Bile Acids


Methodology: 
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 116992 [4668X] BILEAC


Review Date:  12/20/2024

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