Bile Acids
Test Information
Test Name
Bile Acids
Synonyms
Bile Salts
Preferred Specimen
SST
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
2 days
Collection Information
Main Lab Only
Yes
Availability
Note - Test is not included in Midwife authorised test list.
Preparation
- Fasting, or collect 2 hours after meal
- Collect on ice
- Spin, separate & freeze or send to lab ASAP
Processing Information
Registration Code
BILS
Notes
- Keep on ice
- Centrifuge; Separate & freeze ASAP
Alternative Specimen
Heparin; Plain tube
Methodology
Contact Information
laura.yau@pathlab.co.nz
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Canterbury Health Laboratory (via WHL)
Send Away Transport
Frozen
External Lab Website