Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD64440Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total, Pregnancy
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Used in the evaluation of pregnancy-related cholestasis (intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy), this test measures both fractionated and total bile acids to assist in diagnosing bile flow abnormalities that can affect fetal and maternal outcomes.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
4 targets
Chenodeoxycholic AcidCholic AcidDeoxycholic AcidTotal Bile Acids
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube
Collection Instructions
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature before centrifugation. Transfer 1 mL serum to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated transport
Causes for Rejection
Body fluids; hemolysis
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |