Test Code BILEAF Bile Acids, Fractionated
Cerner Order Code
BACF
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST or Red top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, separate serum from cells and transfer to an aliquot tube. Store and transport room temp.
Stability
Stability: Room Temp 14 days, Refrigerated 21 days, Frozen 30 days
Performed Test Frequency
Sunday – Friday
Turnaround Time
5 - 7 Days
CPT(s)
82542
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.