7AC4, Bile Acid Synthesis, Serum, RefLab, Mayo
Alternate Names
7(a)-Hydroxy-cholesten-3-one
SoftLab Order Code
7AC4
Epic Order Name
7AC4, Bile Acid Synthesis, Serum, Mayo, Reflab
Epic Order ID
LAB4125
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
RST (Orange Top Serum Separator Tube)
Plain Red
Red/Black (Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.
Patient Preparation
1. Patient must fast for at least 12 hours prior to collection; fasting morning specimen is preferred.
2. Patient should not be taking bile acid sequestrants for 24 hours prior to collection or statins for 5 days prior to collection.