Ultrasounds are only about 60% accurate for finding a shunt and a lot depends on the sonographer. Bile acids tests just give an idea about how the liver is functioning. Usually a number over 100 raises a lot of concern about a shunt being present. That doesn't mean that a lower number means no shunt though. Protein C testing is not the gold standard in diagnosing shunts though. There has been come concern about its accuracy as of late. Seeing an internist would be the best option. Beef should not be used.
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