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    What Is a Bile Acids - Total Test?

    The Total Bile Acid test measures bile acid levels in the blood, providing important data on liver health and its function. Bile acids are substances created by the liver from cholesterol, and they are essential for digesting fats. After they are produced, bile acids are stored in the gallbladder and released into the intestines when you consume food, assisting in the breakdown and absorption of fats. The majority of bile acids are later reabsorbed and returned to the liver, where they are recycled.

    Bile acid levels in the blood are typically low in healthy individuals, thanks to the liver's efficient clearance system. However, elevated bile acid levels, especially after fasting, can be indicative of liver dysfunction or biliary disease. High bile acid concentrations are often seen in patients with liver diseases such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, and cholestasis.

    The Total Bile Acid test is useful for evaluating liver health, monitoring patients undergoing bile acid treatments, and diagnosing other liver-related conditions. By measuring the total amount of bile acid in the blood, doctors can identify early signs of liver damage or biliary dysfunction and determine the most effective treatment to protect liver health.

    Bile Acids - Total Test Parameters

    The Total Bile Acid test measures a single value: the concentration of bile acids in the blood.

    This value represents over 20 distinct bile acids produced by the liver, which are later altered by intestinal bacteria.

    In healthy individuals, the liver effectively clears bile acids from the bloodstream, ensuring their levels remain low. However, when this clearance is impaired, bile acid levels increase, which may indicate liver dysfunction or biliary problems. Elevated bile acid concentrations are a key sign of liver diseases such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, and cholestasis, where bile flow is either reduced or blocked.

    Bile Acids - Total Test Preparation

    Before booking a Total Bile Acid test in Mumbai, please consider the following:

    • Prerequisites Fasting is not needed for the Total Bile Acid test.

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

    • Who Should Get Total Bile Acid Test? Individuals with symptoms of liver disease, pregnant women experiencing itching, and those undergoing bile acid treatments or exposed to liver toxins are advised to get tested.

    • Cautions Before Taking the Total Bile Acid test Generally, no special preparation is required, but it’s always best to consult with your doctor to determine if the test is appropriate for your condition.

    Why Take the Bile Acids - Total Test?

    The Total Bile Acid test is essential for evaluating bile acid levels in the blood, which are directly related to liver function and biliary health. It is commonly included in routine screenings to assess liver function and detect early signs of liver disease or biliary issues. Specific conditions in which this test may be recommended include:

    • Liver disease symptoms: If you experience symptoms like nausea, abdominal discomfort, swelling, dark-coloured urine or stools, jaundice, anemia, or flu-like symptoms, your doctor may recommend the test.

    • Liver conditions: The test may be advised if cirrhosis or problems with the bile ducts (such as primary biliary cholangitis or sclerosing cholangitis) are suspected.

    • Bile acid treatment monitoring: It is also used to monitor the effectiveness of bile acid therapies, such as cholic acid, deoxycholic acid, or ursodeoxycholic acid, in treating certain conditions.

    • Chronic liver disease treatment: In chronic liver diseases like hepatitis C, the test can be used to track liver tissue recovery after treatments, including interferon.

    • Pregnancy-related concerns: During pregnancy, the test can help diagnose intrahepatic cholestasis, a liver condition that impedes bile flow and could pose risks to both mother and baby if untreated.

    • Exposure-related liver damage: The test may help detect liver damage caused by chemical or environmental exposure but is not used for diagnosing rare genetic bile acid metabolism disorders.

    FAQs on the Bile Acids - Total Test in Mumbai

    The price for the Total Bile Acid test is ₹ 2123. This includes the quickest home sample collection within 60 minutes of test confirmation, with results available within 86 hours.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs offers home sample collection for the Total Bile Acid test in Mumbai. Your sample can be collected from your home within 60 minutes of booking, depending on slot availability.

    The Total Bile Acid test evaluates liver function by measuring bile acids in the blood. It aids in diagnosing liver diseases and monitoring liver health during pregnancy.

    No, fasting is not required before a Total Bile Acid test.

    Booking a blood test or health check-up through our platform is easy. Just follow these simple steps:

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

    • Review and Verify : Choose the Total Bile Acid test, check for any prerequisites, enter your location, and complete the booking by selecting a preferable time for sample collection.

    • Sample Collection : An eMedic will visit your selected location to collect your home sample at the scheduled time.

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

    • Receive Results : The reports of your Total Bile Acid test at home will be accessible via email or WhatsApp within 86 hours and can also be checked through our app.

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

    Once you have booked the Total Bile Acid test, an eMedic from Orange Health Labs will come to collect your sample within 60 minutes. The sample collection itself is completed quickly, and you'll receive your results online within 86 hours.

    The frequency of the Total Bile Acid test depends on your doctor's evaluation of your condition and its associated risks. It's recommended to adhere to the doctor's advice on how frequently to have the test.

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

    Orange Health offers the fastest Total Bile Acid test in Mumbai, delivered conveniently to your home without needing a physical laboratory visit. Localities in Mumbai include but are not limited to Colaba, Dadar, Parel, Byculla, Bandra, Andheri, Juhu, Ghatkopar, Powai, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur, Santacruz, Khar, Versova, Lokhandwala, Goregaon, Borivali, Kandivali, Mulund, Bhandup, Nariman Point, Marine Drive, Malabar Hill, Churchgate, Worli, and Kurla.

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