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    What Is a Bile Acids - Total Test?

    The Total Bile Acid test measures the level of bile acids in your blood, providing useful information on liver health and performance. Produced in the liver from cholesterol, bile acids are vital for the digestion of fats. After being formed, bile acids are stored in the gallbladder and released into the intestines during eating, facilitating the breakdown of fats for absorption. The majority of bile acids are then reabsorbed and transported back to the liver for reuse.

    In healthy individuals, the liver clears bile acids efficiently, resulting in low levels of these substances in the blood. However, when bile acid levels rise, particularly after fasting, it may indicate liver dysfunction or a biliary disorder. High levels of bile acids are often found in patients with conditions like cirrhosis, hepatitis, and cholestasis.

    The Total Bile Acid test is a useful tool for monitoring liver health, assessing patients on bile acid treatments, and diagnosing other liver issues. By measuring total bile acid concentrations in the blood, doctors can detect early signs of liver damage or biliary dysfunction and make informed decisions about the best treatment to maintain liver health.

    Bile Acids - Total Test Parameters

    The Total Bile Acid test provides a measure of the total bile acids present in the blood.

    This test consists of over 20 different bile acids and are produced by the liver and altered by intestinal bacteria.

    In individuals with healthy liver function, bile acids are effectively cleared from the blood, maintaining low levels. When liver function is compromised, bile acid levels rise, pointing to potential liver or biliary issues. Elevated bile acids are a key indicator of liver diseases such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, or cholestasis, conditions where bile flow is reduced or obstructed.

    Bile Acids - Total Test Preparation

    Key considerations before scheduling a Total Bile Acid test in Hyderabad:

    • Prerequisites There is no need to fast prior to the Total Bile Acid test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested The test can be scheduled at any time of the day.

    • Who Should Get Total Bile Acid Test? Individuals with liver disease symptoms, pregnant women suffering from itching, and those receiving bile acid treatments or exposed to liver toxins should consider this test.

    • Cautions Before Taking the Total Bile Acid test No special preparation is typically needed. However, it is always wise to consult with your doctor to determine if the test is suitable for your specific case.

    Why Take the Bile Acids - Total Test?

    The Total Bile Acid test is important for evaluating the levels of bile acids in the blood, which can reflect liver and biliary health. It is commonly part of routine screenings aimed at assessing liver function and detecting early signs of liver or biliary dysfunction. However, this test is specifically recommended in certain cases, including:

    • Symptoms of liver disease: If you show signs of liver disease, such as nausea, abdominal pain, swelling, dark-coloured urine or stools, jaundice, anaemia, or flu-like symptoms, the test may be recommended.

    • Suspected liver disorders: If there is a suspicion of liver conditions like cirrhosis or bile duct problems (e.g., primary biliary cholangitis or sclerosing cholangitis), the test may help with diagnosis.

    • In pregnancy: During pregnancy, the test can identify intrahepatic cholestasis, a liver disorder that reduces bile flow and can cause risks to both the mother and baby if untreated.

    • Monitoring bile acid treatments: It is used to monitor patients on bile acid therapies, including cholic acid, deoxycholic acid, or ursodeoxycholic acid, allowing doctors to track treatment progress.

    • Chronic liver disease assessment: In chronic liver conditions like hepatitis C, this test helps monitor liver tissue improvement with treatment, such as interferon.

    • Detection of liver damage: It may also help detect liver damage due to chemical or environmental exposure, though it is not used to diagnose rare genetic conditions affecting bile acid metabolism.

    FAQs on the Bile Acids - Total Test in Hyderabad

    The Total Bile Acid test costs ₹ 2123. This price includes the fastest possible home sample collection, which will be completed within 60 minutes of confirmation, and results will be available within 48 hours.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs offers home sample collection for the Total Bile Acid test in Hyderabad. Your sample can be picked up at home within 60 minutes of booking, depending on availability.

    The Total Bile Acid test measures bile acids in the blood, which helps assess liver function, diagnose liver diseases, and monitor liver health during pregnancy.

    No, there is no need to fast before a Total Bile Acid test.

    If you wish to book a blood test or health check-up through our platform, follow these simple steps:

    • Find the Test : Look for the Total Bile Acid test in Hyderabad and choose Orange Health’s page from the list.

    • Review and Verify : Select the Total Bile Acid test, check for any prerequisites, enter your location, and complete the booking by choosing a convenient time for home sample collection.

    • Sample Collection : An eMedic will come to your location for home sample at the scheduled time.

    • Laboratory Processing : The sample will be sent to our ICMR-approved and NABL-accredited laboratories for analysis.

    • Receive Results : The test reports of your Total Bile Acid test at home will be available via email or WhatsApp within 48 hours and can also be accessed on our app.

    The normal levels for the Total Bile Acid test is 0-10 µmol/L.

    Once you have booked the Total Bile Acid test, Orange Health Labs will send an eMedic to collect your sample within 60 minutes. The blood draw takes just a few minutes, and you can expect to receive your results online within 48 hours.

    The frequency of the Total Bile Acid test depends on your doctor's evaluation of your condition and risk. It’s important to follow your doctor’s advice on how often the test should be taken.

    The Total Bile Acid test assesses one parameter: Total bile acid concentration in the blood.

    Orange Health offers the fastest Total Bile Acid test in Hyderabad, delivered conveniently to your home without needing a physical laboratory visit. Localities in Hyderabad include but are not limited to Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Gachibowli, Madhapur, Tarnaka, Abids, Koti, Mehdipatnam, Dilsukhnagar, Uppal, LB Nagar, Nallagandla, Nizampet, Attapur, Hitech City, Kondapur, Begumpet, Somajiguda, Ameerpet, Panjagutta, Kukatpally, Miyapur, Manikonda, Secunderabad, and Malkajgiri.

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