Bile acid Stimulation Test

LABOKLIN Service ID: 1128

Diagnosis

Detection of a portosystemic shunt

Material

serum 2 x 0.5 ml

Execution

  • First serum sample = value after fasting (10 h)
  • Feeding of 100 g meat plus 5 g fat/10 kg bdw
  • Second serum sample 2 hours after feeding = post prandial value

Parameter

Bile acids

Species list

Dog, cat

Duration

1 day

Assessment

Stimulation values > 50 µmol/l are indicative of a portosystemic shunt, stimulation values > 40 µmol/l are considered suspicious.