Bile Acids
LABOKLIN Service ID: 128
- Serum bile acid concentration correlates with liver function. In contrast to the determination of ammonia, which needs to be performed immediately after sampling, this parameter is very stable.
- Elevation of bile acids can also indicate the existence of a portosystemic shunt.
- Single determinations may be within the reference range despite a disease being present; the performance of a bile acid stimulation test is therefore preferable – except in horses.
- Please note that omnivores and carnivores must fast 12 hours bevor sampling.
| Material | serum 0.5 ml (omnivores and carnivores: fasted), |
| Method | photometry |
| Duration | 1 day |