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Bile acids

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry

Requirement:

  • Gel/clotted (yellow/red top)

Add on requests are accepted if the appropriate sample type has been received.

 

Turnaround Time:

72 hours

Background:

Investigation of obstetric cholestasis in pregnant women with unexplained pruritus, especially on palms/soles of feet.

Age range Reference range (umol/L)
All ages 0 - 14

Results outside the reference range do not necessarily indicate disease. Similarly, results within the reference range do not preclude abnormality. Please contact the Duty Biochemist for discussion of individual patient results