7AC4, Bile Acid Synthesis, Serum

Specimen:

Test Code

7AC4

Specimen Name

7AC4, Bile Acid Synthesis, Serum

Collect

1-SST

Submit

1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum

Special Handling

Allow specimen to clot, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial. Send specimen frozen.

Rejection Criteria

Stability

CRITICAL FROZEN 90 days

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Performed

Monday/Thursday

Reported

5 days

CPT Codes

  • 82542

Components

Additional Information

Fasting: 12 hours, required; Fasting morning specimen is preferred. Patient should not be taking bile acid sequestrants for 24 hours prior to collection or statins for 5 days prior to collection. https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/-/media/it-mmfiles/Special-Instructions/7/5/C/gastroenterology-and-hepatology-test-request

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  • Serum 
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