Bile Acid (Pre or Single)

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionClinical Pathology
Test descriptionTest for the level of bile in serum/plasma before eating
or if just testing a single sample
SpeciesAll
Submission informationDetails
Sample typeSerum or lithium heparinized plasma; no whole blood. 0.5 ml for 6 or fewer chemistries, 1 ml for 7 or more.
ContainerRed top or other tube without additive
Special submission instructions
  • Collect blood for serum in red top or serum separator tube.
  • Allow to clot.
  • Spin down within 1 hour of collection and remove serum.
  • Place serum in new red top tube or other tube without additive.
  • Alternatively, collect blood for plasma in a lithium heparinized tube (green top).
  • Remove plasma within 1 hour of collection and place in a red top tube or other tube without additive.
  • Ship samples overnight with cold packs Monday-Thursday.
Turnaround time1 business day