Bile Salts Profile

Test information: Bile salt analysis is an essential tool in the diagnosis of disorders of bile acid biosynthesis. (NOTE: This test is not for Cholestasis of Pregnancy, please see Bile Acid.)

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;
• Urine;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

Requires blood + urine sample (random urine).

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

2ml urine and 2ml blood.

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

10139

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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