Bile Salts

Test Information

Test Name

Bile Salts

Synonyms

Bile Acids for obstetric cholestasis

Price

$125.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Extra SST

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

2 days

Collection Information

Main Lab Only

Yes

Preparation

  • Collect on ice
  • Spin, separate & freeze or send to lab ASAP

Processing Information

Registration Code

BILS

Notes

  • Keep on ice
  • Centrifuge; Separate & freeze ASAP

Site Specific Notes

- Tauranga

Send directly to referral laboratory

- Whakatane

Send directly to referral laboratory

- Rotorua

Send directly to referral laboratory

- Taupo

Send directly to referral laboratory

Alternative Specimen

Heparin; Plain tube

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Canterbury Health Laboratory (via WHL)

Send Away Transport

Frozen

External Lab Website

https://www.chl.co.nz/test/bile-salt-for-obstetric-cholestasis-serum/