Use to detect hepatobiliary dysfunction. Do not order to detect inborn errors of bile acid metabolism. May aid in diagnosis of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
Methodology:
Quantitative Enzymatic
Performed:
Sun-Sat
Reported:
Within 24 hours
Specimen Required:
Patient Prep: Patient should fast for 8 hours prior to collection.
Collect: Serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature before centrifugation. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Body fluids. Heparinized specimens. Hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months
