TABLE 2

Concentrations of total BA in human serum, liver, and bile

BA ParametersLindblad et al. (1977)
Concentration of total BA in human systemic serum1754–2162 ng/ml
Concentration of total BA in human portal serum4651–5875 ng/ml
Concentration of total BA in human liver151–175 μg/g
Concentration of total BA in human bile10–12 mg/ml
Ratio of glycoconjugate/tauroconjugate BAs∼3:1 (Linnet, 1983)
Normal BA concentration in human systemic serum from a clinical diagnostic standpoint<10 nmol/ml (= 10 µM); Fasting (= <4080 ng/ml) (https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Clinical+and+Interpretive/84689)