Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms
Cholic Acid; Chenodeoxycholic Acid; Deoxycholic Acid
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01147
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Friday
Standard TAT
3-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Overnight fasting is preferred. Serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 14 Days; Refrigerated: 21 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Included Tests
Cholic Acid, Deoxycholic Acid, Chenodeoxycholic Acid, and Total Bile Acids
CPT Codes
82542
Revised
06-17-19
Initials
SL