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7AlphaC4 (7 alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one)

Order Code
520550
CPT
82542
Test Details
Synonyms

Bile Acid Diarrhea (BAD) marker, Bile Acid Synthesis surrogate

TAT

14 days

Methodology

Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Bile acid marker used in assessing bile acid diarrhea.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma, Frozen

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Serum from a gel-barrier tube, Serum from red-top tube, Serum transfer tube, Plasma from lavender-top tube, Plasma from green-top tube, or Plasma transfer tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Serum/plasma must be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Transfer serum/plasma to a plastic transport tube before freezing.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 9 days
Order Code
520550
CPT
82542
Test Details
Synonyms

Bile Acid Diarrhea (BAD) marker, Bile Acid Synthesis surrogate

TAT

14 days

Methodology

Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Bile acid marker used in assessing bile acid diarrhea.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma, Frozen

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Serum from a gel-barrier tube, Serum from red-top tube, Serum transfer tube, Plasma from lavender-top tube, Plasma from green-top tube, or Plasma transfer tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Serum/plasma must be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Transfer serum/plasma to a plastic transport tube before freezing.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 9 days