Test & specimen information
Bile acid profile
Overview
This test is for the diagnosis of peroxisomal disorders, bile acid biosynthetic defects and cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX).
Note: for cholestasis (reduction or stopping of bile flow) in pregnant patients, qualitative urine bile acids is not the first-line test for diagnosis/monitoring. Serum total bile acids should be performed instead. VCGS does not perform this test.
Test type
Biochemistry
Turnaround time
21 working days
Cost
$350