Notes
Reactivating test.
Collect: Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation: Allow sample to clot completely at room temperature before centrifugation. Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 1 hour of collection. Send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Alternate Specimen: Serum: Red top
Plasma: Lavender EDTA or Green lithium heparin
Rejection Criteria: Hemolyzed sample or hemolysis, body fluids.
Stability: Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 90 days
Methodology: Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range: 0 – 10 mcgmol/L
Performed Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Turnaround Time: 3 – 6 days
Performing Location: Quest SJC
Interface Map:
| Result Code | Name | LOINC Code | AOE/Prompt |
| 3717900 | Bile Acids, Total | 14628-2 | No |
Test Details
Mnemonic
BIACT
Ordering Code
3717900
CPT-4 Codes(s)
82239