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Originally Posted by Ladymom  A twelve hour fast is not even the proper protocol for a bile acids test. Samples should be paired around a meal.
Here is an article from Dr. Center, the developer of the bile acids test: PSVA and MVD Research Summary
Are you close to a vet school? Most vets don't see enough liver disease to have much experience diagnosing it. You can waste a lot of time and money on tests not performed correctly or worthless tests like an ultrasound.
Here are a couple more good articles for you: Hepatic Vascular Disorders - WSAVA 2006 Congress Portosystemic Shunts FAQ
Please post the BAT results when you get them back. |
They tested her 12-hr fasted and 2-hrs after eating which according to what I've read is proper protocol.
Thank you so much for the great links, I've printed them all out so I can take my time reading through them.
I really appreciate everyone's help. I'll keep you all posted.
