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Also known as: Bile Acids Fractionated And Total
The Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total test contains 1 test with 4 biomarkers.
Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total
Includes: Cholic Acid, Deoxycholic Acid, Chenodeoxycholic Acid, Total Bile Acids
Patient Preparation: Overnight fasting is preferred
Clinical Significance
Bile Acids, Fractionated and Total - Bile acids are formed in the liver, from cholesterol, stored and concentrated in the gallbladder, and excreted into the intestines in response to food. Elevated concentrations often suggest impaired hepatic clearance due to liver disease. Patients with intestinal malabsorption and metabolic disorders such as Gilbert's disease do not exhibit elevated bile acids concentrations.