Bile Acids
Bile acids increase in hepatobiliary disease, when the liver is injured and the enterohepatic circulation of bile acids is disturbed, bile acids spillover past the liver into the systemic circulation.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0018 |
| Additional Information | Diagnoses obstetric cholestasis |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: N/A In-Patient: 24 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: N/A |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Minimum volume: 500µl serum Instructions for Lab: Store at 2-8oC centrifuged prior to analysis if delayed |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | µmol/L |
| Telepath | BACD2L or BACDP1L (Pregnancy) |
| ICE Codes | LBACD |
