Test Directory
Bile acids
Containers - Adult
Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
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Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
None |
Containers - Child
White Cap - Paediatric
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Volume Range
0.40 ml |
Reference ranges
<10 µmol/L (fasting)
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
Anticipated turnaround
1 day
General additional information
Blood should be taken after fasting for at least 3 hours. Water or tea & coffee (without milk) are allowed during the fast.
The daily dose of ursodeoxycholic acid should be withheld until after the blood test has been taken.