Eurofins Biomnis code

ACBI

Synonyms

• Ursodeoxycholic acid
• Cholic acid
• Total Bile acids
• Bile salts
• Deoxycholic acid
• Chenodeoxycholic acid
• Lithocholic acid

Clinic 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.

Prenalytics

• 1 mL
• Serum
• Refrigerated

Further information

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

Methodology

Chemistry - Spectrophotometry

Turnaround time

2 days