Bile Acids
Code:
BILE
Sample Type:
Serum (Gold Top)
Minimum volume: 1 mL
Ref Ranges/Units:
<10 μmol/L
Results >10 μmol/L will be phoned to the requesting clinician. If out of hours, results are phoned to Pregnancy Assessment Unit (QE) or Delivery Suite (SRH and STY).
Turnaround:
Same Day (60 minutes from receipt for Urgent Samples)
Special Precautions/Comments:
Additional Information:
Bile acids are used to diagnose cholestasis of pregnancy. Cholestasis of pregnancy usually occurs in the 3rd trimester and is associated with pruritus (itching).