- Test Name
- Bile Acid, Total
- Aliases
- Bile Acids Total, Bile Salts Total
- Provincial Mnemonic
- BILAC
- LOINC Test Code
- 14628-2
- Description and Primary Use
- An indicator for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. To determine liver dysfunction. Used in the diagnosis of hepatobiliary tract disorders.
- Reorder interval
- N/A
- TAT
- 2 Days
- Test Cost
- $20.00
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires test order:
- By OBS/GYN,
- By Gasteroenterology
- By Internal Medicine; or
- Completed LTSA Form.
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).
- Required Consultations
- N/A
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
Fasting specimen preferred.
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Red tube
- Criteria for Rejection
SST Not Acceptable.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 06-Nov-19