Quantitative Faecal Bile Acids Assay
The IDK® faecal bile acids assay is an innovative method that enables the quantitative measurement of bile acids in stool samples. This photometric assay is rapid and can be helpful in diagnosing bile acid diarrhoea in patients with chronic or persistent loose or liquid stools. It can be utilised to diagnose various patient groups, such as those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, post-cholecystectomy, and coeliac disease.
The IDK® faecal bile acids assay is a quick, inexpensive, and non-invasive method for the routine differential diagnosis of chronic diarrhoea. This 96-well colorimetric assay allows for the quantitative measurement of total free bile acids in stool samples in just 9 minutes. The patient does not undergo any radiation exposure and does not require any special preparation or follow-up visits. A stool sample can be easily obtained at home and sent to the laboratory for analysis. Stool extracts remain stable for 3 days at room temperature (15-30°C), and for 7 days at 2-8°C and 14 days at -20°C.