Test Directory

Bile acids

Containers - Adult

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

1.0 ml

Additive per Container

None

Containers - Child

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White Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

​0.40 ml

Reference ranges

<10 µmol/L (fasting)

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
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.