Referred Tests
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Test ID: BILEA
Bile Acids, Total, Serum
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
An aid in the evaluation of liver function
Evaluation of liver function changes before the formation of more advanced clinical signs of illness such as icterus
An aid in the determination of hepatic dysfunction as a result of chemical and environmental injury
An indicator of hepatic histological improvement in chronic hepatitis C patients responding to interferon treatment
An indicator for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Ordering Guide: Bile Acid-Associated Tests in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Enzymatic
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Bile Acids, Total, S
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Bile Acids, Total
Bile Salts, Total
Bile Salts, Total