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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

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