BIACT – “Bile Acids, Total” replaced by BACF – “Bile Acids, Fractionated And Total (4668X)”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

02/06/2023

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | January 2023

Replacement Test

BILE ACIDS, FRACTIONATED & TOTAL

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

BIACT

Ordering Code

3717900

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82239

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

BACF

Ordering Code

3420000

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82542

Turnaround Time
5 - 7 days
Performed
Sunday - Friday
Legacy Code
BILEACFQ
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Specimen Information

Additional recommended alternate: BAFTP – Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total, Pregnancy

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge and separate serum from cells after clot formation. Send 1.0 mL serum in a screw
capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Red top

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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Reference Range

Cholic Acid ≤1.8 umol/L
Deoxycholic Acid ≤2.4 umol/L
Chenodeoxycholic Acid ≤3.1 umol/L
Total Bile Acids ≤6.8 umol/L
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Performing Laboratory

Quest SJC
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New York DOH Approval Status

No
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Interface Map for BACF

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Bile Acids, Fractionated3420000
3420010Cholic Acid30518-5No
3420020Deoxycholic Acid30520-1No
3420030Chenodeoxycholic Acid30519-3No
3420040Total Bile Acids14628-2No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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