Bile Acids, Total, Serum | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 5 mL Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the Clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Specimen Storage/Transport	-
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)	The above reference interval (1.0 to 6.0 umol/L) is applicable to fasting nonpregnant adults. Reference interval for pregnant women in their first and second trimesters (locally established at KKH) is <1.0 to 9.9 umol/L. Reference interval for the third trimester is currently unavailable. Serum total bile acids concentrations above 40 umol/L can be considered as markedly elevated. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with other liver function parameters and the clinical context.
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number	6394 1383
Day and Time Performed	Mon – Fri 0800 hrs – 1700 hrs Sat: 0800 hrs – 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025