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Lab Dept:
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Chemistry
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Test Name:
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BILE ACIDS, TOTAL
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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BACD
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Synonyms:
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N/A
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CPT Codes:
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82239 – Bile acids; total
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Test Includes:
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Bile acids reported in umol/L.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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If urine is analyzed and shows evidence of a metabolic abnormality, it is recommended a serum sample be collected and tested at an additional fee (same charge as the urine). This will be discussed with the lab and ordering provider. This situation is rare.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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2 – 4 weeks
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Special Instructions:
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Please note if the patient is currently on Urso or Actigall and if the patient has been ill within the past month with specific dates if possible. It is recommended that patients be off these two drugs for at least 5 days before specimen collection. Also provide a brief clinical history and preliminary diagnosis. Call reference lab at 513-636-4203 with questions.
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Urine or Bile
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Container:
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Urines: Leak-proof urine container
Bile: Specimen collection vial
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Draw Volume:
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5 - 3 mL (Minimum 2mL) urine
1 – 2 mL bile
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Processed Volume:
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Same as Draw Volume
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Collection:
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Routine urine or bile collection
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Freeze random urine or bile specimen. Ship frozen, Monday – Thursday, only. Send overnight express. There is no weekend delivery. Hold specimens collected on the weekend for Monday.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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<20 umol/L
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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FAB-MS (fast atom bombardment-mass spectrometry; LSIMS)
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References:
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Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 2003
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