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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Bile Acids

Recent changes for Bile Acids

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
23rd May 2022
Laboratory

Referred Test

Biochemistry

Preferred Container Type

Plain Tube with gel

Serum tube with gel

Collection & Request Instructions

Fasting or Non Fasting sample.

Note: This test is ONLY performed on pregnant women.

 

Fasting.

Note: This test is ONLY performed on pregnant women.

 

Processing Instructions

Spin, separate ASAP.

External Laboratory

Royal Childrens Hospital

Frequency

Weekly

Twice weekly

Method

Store and transport at 4 C.

Bile Acids

Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
BILEAF/BILEAC
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:

Fasting.

Note: This test is ONLY performed on pregnant women.

 

Frequency:
Twice weekly
Reference Interval:

Fasting :  2 - 10 umol/L

Non Fasting : Reference ranges available are for fasting samples only.  Please interpret non fasting results with caution

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW