Bile Acid Subfractions
Clinical Biochemistry
Sample and container requirements
Lithium Heparin Plasma (paediatrics only)
Minimum volume required
500 µL plasma
Special requirements
Store at -20°C. Send by first class post. PLEASE INDICATE IF PATIENT IS TAKING URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID AT TIME OF SAMPLING.
Patient preparation
None
Sample viability
Turnaround time
49 days
Reference range
Please refer to report for reference ranges.
Clinical guidance
Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/laboratory-medicine/clinical-chemistry/metabolic-biochemistry/
Notes
Sent to Sheffield Children's Hospital
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026