Eurofins Biomnis code

ACBI

Synonyms

• Bile salts
• Chenodeoxycholic acid
• Cholic acid
• Deoxycholic acid
• Lithocholic acid
• [To be translated]
• Total Bile acids
• Ursodeoxycholic acid

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Bile acids are synthesized in the liver and secreted into the bile. They are taken back up in the intestine and returned via the portal vein to the liver where they are actively reabsorbed. In cholestasis or impaired liver function, the efficiency of the reabsorption process may be reduced and bile acids may be found in the peripheral blood.

Preanalytics

• 1 x 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Fasting sample
In the case of treatment by ursodeoxycholic acid (Delursan®, Ursolvan® or Ursodiol®), the sample should be taken before the next dose.

Methodology

Chemistry - Spectrophotometry

Turnaround time

1 day