Test Code BAK Bile Acids, Total
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) (5.0mL)
Minimum Volume: 1.0mL serum
Collection Instructions: 12-hour minimum fasting is required. Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
Specimen Type: | Serum |
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Ambient: | NA |
Refrigerate: | 1 week |
Frozen: | 1 week |
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 3-5 days
Service Code
37212
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Clinical Laboratory
Basement 1, Children Tower
KK Women’s and Children Hospital Pte Ltd
100, Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Tel: 63941383
Update
Last updated 02/05/2024