- 7AC4
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
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Stability
CRITICAL FROZEN 90 days
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performed
Monday/Thursday
Reported
5 days
CPT Codes
- 82542
Components
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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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