Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Diagnosis of bile acid synthesis disorders.Detection of increased primary bile acids, also found in cholestatic liver disease
Specimen container paediatric:
Urine – no preservative
Specimen container adult:
Urine – no preservative
Minimum volume paediatric:
2 mL urine
Minimum volume adult:
2 mL urine
Special requirements:
Store sample at 4°C
Transport requirements:
Post
Interpretation:
Interpretation will be provided as part of the report.
Other info:
Analysis is also available in plasma: 0.5 mL of lithium heparin plasma required, sent by post at ambient temperature.
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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