09-09-2010, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 107barney  There are many reasons to do a bile acids test beside vomiting or coordination being off. Usually, liver enzyme elevations can lead a vet to do a bile acids test to gain more information about how the liver is functioning.
The protocol for bile acids no longer requires fasting; however, we fast our dog for BAT because we also draw for regular superchemistry values at the same time. We also started with fasting draws, so for consistency and accuracy over several years, we still fast our dog for BAT.
Bile acids testing is not reliable in dogs under 16 weeks old and any puppy tested at 16 weeks should have the values repeated. | She is under 16 weeks. When would be a good age for her to be re-evaluated?
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