Bile acids

Quantitative mapping of liver function and microbiome health

This method provides a quantitative analysis of 16 primary and secondary bile acids, including cholic acid, deoxycholic acid, and lithocholic acid. It offers critical insights into liver function, cholesterol metabolism, and complex gut microbiome interactions.

Comprehensive metabolic coverage

The BACID panel is optimized for high-sensitivity detection of bile acid profiles across various biological matrices, supporting research in hepatology and gastroenterology.

Key features of our service

  • Quantitative Analysis: Precise measurement of 16 key primary and secondary bile acids.

  • Microbiome Insights: Track how gut bacteria transform primary bile acids into secondary metabolites.

  • Standardized Workflows: LC-MS method for reliable results in clinical and basic research.

Sample requirements & pricing

Detailed minimum sample amounts and pricing per matrix for the BACID panel

Turnaround Times

Standard Turnaround: Up to 8 weeks

Express Service (+25% fee): 4 weeks

Price per sample

75 EUR - cells, cell extracts and biofluids (plasma/serum/urine)

85 EUR - tissue samples

95 EUR - feces

Minimal required sample amounts

Plasma/Serum - 25 uL

Urine - 250 uL

Cells - 500000

Tissue - 30 mg

Feces - 500 mg

Bile Acid (BACID) Metabolite list

Bile Acid Panel (BACID) metabolites and database identifiers
Abbreviation Name HMDB PubChem ChEBI KEGG METLIN
CDCAChenodeoxycholic acidHMDB00005181013316755C02528207
CACholic acidHMDB000061922149316359C00695206
DCADeoxycholic acidHMDB000062622252828834C04483265
LCALithocholic acidHMDB0000761990316325C03990209
β-MCAβ-Muricholic acidHMDB0000415528385381298C177265404
UDCAUrsodeoxycholic acidHMDB0000946314019907C078805893
GCDCAGlycochenodeoxycholic acidHMDB00006371254436274C054665610
GCAGlycocholic acidHMDB00001381014017687C019215169
GDCAGlycodeoxycholic acidHMDB00006312283353927471C054645604
GLCAGlycolithocholic acidHMDB000069811524537998C155575666
GUDCAGlycoursodeoxycholic acidHMDB00007081231028889929NA5676
TCDCATaurochenodeoxycholic acidHMDB000094938731616525C054725897
TCATaurocholic acidHMDB0000036667528865C051225104
TDCATaurodeoxycholic acidHMDB000089627337689410C054635853
TLCATaurolithocholic acidHMDB000072243976336259C025925690
TUDCATauroursodeoxycholic acidHMDB000087412443252NANA5835

Custom Method Development

If your molecule of interest or a specific molecular class is not covered by our existing panels, we offer a Custom Method Development service.

Our team works closely with you to design tailored analytical approach, optimizing sample preparation, chromatographic separation, and mass spectrometry detection for your specific targets. This service ensures reliable, reproducible, and high-sensitivity measurements, enabling you to confidently test your hypothesis. With our custom methods, even challenging or novel molecules can be accurately detected and studied, unlocking new insights into your research.