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Blood Sciences

Blood Test Information

Bile Acids
 
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml

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Test Code: BAC

Tube type: SST

Reference range
<10

Units
µmol/l

Turnaround Time
2 days

Department: Biochemistry

Clinical Application
Most sensitive marker of cholestasis of pregnancy. Serial measurement not indicated. Measurement when treated with ursodeoxycholic acid not indicated.

 
 

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