Test Name
Bile Acid Fractionation
Alternate DescriptionCholylglycine Bile Acids
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeSerum
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or .7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Microtainer
Summary Test NameBile Acid Fractionation
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 x 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.
Minimum Volume0.1 ml serum
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin, separate, refrigerate until shipped
Patient PreparationSpecimen drawn after 8 hour fast
Reference ValueAccompanies report