&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overview&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;This test is used for&amp;nbsp;diagnosing and managing patients suspected of having irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) symptoms related to bile acid malabsorption (BAM). Bile acids, crucial for fat absorption, can lead to diarrhea when not properly absorbed in the colon due to BAM. IBS-D, characterized by various gastrointestinal symptoms, often involves accelerated colonic transit time, with a significant proportion attributed to BAM. While methods for detecting BAM are limited, quantifying fecal bile acids can aid in screening for IBS-D and identifying candidates for bile acid sequestrant therapy, which may alleviate symptoms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WHAT IS IT USED FOR?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Assistance in assessing individuals with suspected symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) caused by a deficiency in absorbing bile acids.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;METHOD NAME&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AVAILABILITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;REPORTING NAME&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Bile Acids, Bowel Dysfunc, 48 Hr, F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OTHER NAME&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Fecal bile acids&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Stool bile acids&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Fecal bile salts&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Stool bile salts&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Bile acid malabsorption&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Fractionated and Total Bile Acids&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;BA48F&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h3 id=&quot;SpecimenType-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN TYPE&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Fecal&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN COLLECTION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Patient Preparation:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;During the three days leading up to and throughout the collection period:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;The individual should adhere to a diet limited in fat intake (100-150 grams of fat per day).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Avoid the use of laxatives, especially mineral oil and castor oil.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Refrain from consuming synthetic fat substitutes (such as Olestra) or fat-blocking dietary supplements.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Collection Container/Tube:&lt;/strong&gt;Stool container (T291); complies with shipping requirements, do not use other containers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Specimen Volume:&lt;/strong&gt; Entire 48-hour collection&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Collection Instructions:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Avoid utilizing alternative containers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Ensure all containers are dispatched collectively.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;The total collected sample must amount to a minimum of 5 grams of fecal matter.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Specify the quantity of containers sent on their respective labels (e.g., &quot;1 of 4&quot;).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Information:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Patients are permitted to refrigerate the sample during the collection period.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;The presence of barium can disrupt the test procedure; it is advisable to wait 48 hours before analyzing stool samples.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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