Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total

Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total

Test Code

4668
82542
4668
82542
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Clinical Significance

Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total - Bile acids are formed in the liver, from cholesterol, stored and concentrated in the gallbladder, and excreted into the intestines in response to food. Elevated concentrations often suggest impaired hepatic clearance due to liver disease. Patients with intestinal malabsorption and metabolic disorders such as Gilbert's disease do not exhibit elevated bile acids concentrations.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Includes

  • Cholic Acid
    Deoxycholic Acid
    Chenodeoxycholic Acid
    Total Bile Acids

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Cholic Acid≤1.8 umol/L
Deoxycholic Acid≤2.4 umol/L
Chenodeoxycholic Acid≤3.1 umol/L
Total Bile Acids≤6.8 umol/L

Alternative Name(s)

Chenodeoxycholic Acid,Cholic Acid,Deoxycholic Acid

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Cholic Acid
Deoxycholic Acid
Chenodeoxycholic Acid
Total Bile Acids
Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Cholic Acid≤1.8 umol/L
Deoxycholic Acid≤2.4 umol/L
Chenodeoxycholic Acid≤3.1 umol/L
Total Bile Acids≤6.8 umol/L

Alternative Name(s)

Chenodeoxycholic Acid,Cholic Acid,Deoxycholic Acid
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Collection Instructions

After clot formation, centrifuge sample and pour off serum into a transport tube

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
0.2 mL
After clot formation, centrifuge sample and pour off serum into a transport tube
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 30 days
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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