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    What is Bile Acids - Total Test?

    The Total Bile Acid test measures the level of bile acids in your blood, which provides important information about liver health and function. Bile acids are substances produced in the liver from cholesterol and play an important role in the digestion of fats. After being formed, bile acids are stored in the gallbladder and released into the intestines when you eat. This helps to break down fats for absorption. Most bile acids are then reabsorbed and returned to the liver, where they are recycled.

    In healthy individuals, bile acid levels in the blood are low due to efficient clearance by the liver. However, an elevated level of bile acids, especially after fasting, can indicate liver dysfunction or biliary disease. High bile acid levels in the blood are often seen in patients with liver conditions like cirrhosis, hepatitis, and cholestasis.

    The Total Bile Acid test is helpful for checking liver health, monitoring patients on certain bile acid treatments, and diagnosing other liver-related issues. By measuring the total bile acid in the blood, doctors can detect early signs of liver damage or biliary dysfunction and decide on the best treatment, which is important for keeping the liver healthy.

    Bile Acids - Total Test Parameters

    The Total Bile Acid test measures a single parameter: the concentration of total bile acids present in the bloodstream. The total bile acid measurement represents the total of over 20 different bile acids that are produced by the liver and then modified by bacteria in the intestines.

    In healthy people, the liver clears bile acids from the blood efficiently, keeping their levels low. When this process is impaired, bile acid levels in the blood rise, signalling potential liver problems or biliary dysfunction. Elevated bile acid levels in the blood are a key indicator of liver diseases, such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, or cholestasis, where bile flow is reduced or blocked.

    Bile Acids - Total Test Preparation

    Consider the following before scheduling a Total Bile Acid test in Bangalore:

    • Prerequisites You do not have to fast before undergoing a Total Bile Acid test.

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

    • Who Should Get This Test People with liver disease symptoms, pregnant women with itching, and those undergoing bile acid treatment or exposed to liver toxins should consider this test.

    • Cautions Before Taking This Test No specific preparation is usually needed before the Total Bile Acid test. However, consult your doctor before undergoing the test to ensure it is appropriate for your situation.

    Why Take the Bile Acids - Total Test?

    The Total Bile Acid test is useful for evaluating bile acid levels in the blood, which are related to liver health or biliary function. The test is usually a component of preventive screenings done for assessing liver function and detecting early signs of liver disease or biliary dysfunction. However, there may be some specific conditions where the test is advised, such as the following:

    • The test may be advised by your doctor if you have symptoms of liver disease like nausea, abdominal pain, swelling, dark-colored urine and stools, jaundice, anemia, or flu-like symptoms.

    • If specific liver conditions like cirrhosis or issues with the bile ducts, such as primary biliary cholangitis (immune system mistakenly attacking the liver’s bile duct) and sclerosing cholangitis (a condition that causes scarring of the bile ducts), are suspected, the test may aid in identification.

    • In pregnancy, this test is advised to reveal intrahepatic cholestasis, a liver condition that reduces bile flow and poses risks to both the mother and baby if left untreated.

    • This test is also used to monitor patients on bile acid therapy, such as those taking cholic acid, deoxycholic acid, or ursodeoxycholic acid, allowing doctors to track how well these treatments are working.

    • For patients with chronic liver diseases, like hepatitis C, this test can show liver tissue improvement in response to treatment with medications such as interferon.

    • The test may also be done to detect liver damage caused by chemical or environmental exposure. However, it is not used for diagnosing rare genetic disorders involving bile acid metabolism.

    FAQs on Bile Acids - Total Test in Bangalore

    The Total Bile Acid test price is ₹ 2123. This price covers the fastest home sample collection within 60 minutes of test confirmation, with results available in 44 hours.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs provides home sample collection services for the Total Bile Acid test in Bangalore. Your sample can be collected at home within 60 minutes of booking, subject to slot availability.

    A Total Bile Acid test checks liver function by measuring bile acids in the blood, helping diagnose liver diseases and monitor liver health during pregnancy.

    No, you are not required to fast for a Total Bile Acid test.

    To book a blood test or health checkup through our platform, you can follow these simple steps:

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

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

    • Sample Collection : A trained eMedic will be assigned to collect the sample from your home at the scheduled time.

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

    • Receive Results : The reports of your Total Bile Acid test at home will be delivered via email or WhatsApp within 44 hours and can also be accessed through our app.

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

    Once you book the Total Bile Acid test, Orange Health Labs will send an eMedic to collect your sample within 60 minutes. The blood sample is collected in just a few minutes. You can expect to receive your reports online within 44 hours.

    The frequency of the Total Bile Acid test depends on your doctor's assessment of your condition and risk. It is advised to follow the doctor’s guidance on how often to have the test.

    The Total Bile Acid test evaluates a single parameter: the total bile acid concentration in the blood.

    Orange Health offers the fastest Total Bile Acid test in Bangalore, delivered conveniently to your home without needing a physical laboratory visit. Localities include but are not limited to Adugodi, Banashankari, Bannerghatta, Basavanagudi, Bellandur, BTM Layout, Chamrajpet, Cottonpet, CV Raman Nagar, Domlur, Electronic City, Frazer Town, Giri Nagar, Hebbal, Hennur, Hosur, HSR Layout, Jakkur, Jalahalli, Jaya Nagar, Kadugodi, Kammanahalli, Kengeri, Koramangala, Mahalakshmi Layout, Madiwala, Magadi Road, Malleshwaram, Marathahalli

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