Bile Acid Profile Test
Overview
A metabolic disorder results when an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of our food is defective which results in compounds, also known as metabolites, accumulating in blood or urine. Incorrect metabolism means your body might have too much or too little of a metabolite which can have detrimental impacts on normal growth and development.
For cholestasis of pregnancy patients: qualitative urine bile acids is not the first-line test for the diagnosis/monitoring of cholestasis of pregnancy. Serum total bile acids should be performed in preference. VCGS does not perform serum total bile acids testing.
Category
Cost
$350
Reporting time
21 days
Contacts
Phone: 1300 11 8247
Email: [email protected]
Specimen Requirements
At least 5 ml of urine (preferably early morning but random is acceptable). Store and transport frozen.
Notes
For the diagnosis of peroxisomal disorders, bile acid biosynthetic defects, CTX.