Test Overview
Test Methodology
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Test Usage
Bile acids are elevated in individuals with liver dysfunction, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
Reference Range *
Cholic Acid: < or = 5.0 nmol/mL; Chenodoxycholic Acid: < or = 6.0 nmol/mL; Deoxycholic Acid: < or = 6.0 nmol/mL; Ursodeoxycholic Acid: < or = 2.0 nmol/mL; Total Bile Acids: < or = 19.0 nmol/mL.
Test Limitations
Do not use for the characterization of peroxisomal biogenesis disorders or inborn errors of metabolism.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
2 - 7 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
- Deoxycholic Acid
- Cholic Acid
- Chenodeoxycholic Acid
- Bile Salts, Fractionated
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo BAFS (62234)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in red top tube from a fasting patient (overnight fast). Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate (preferred) or freeze.
Special Handling
12-14 hr fasting specimen.
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL serum
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
82542
Fee Code
AA222