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    What Is a Bile Acids - Total Test?

    The Total Bile Acid test measures the concentration of bile acids in your blood, giving important information about liver function and health. Bile acids are substances made in the liver from cholesterol and play an essential role in fat digestion. Once formed, bile acids are stored in the gallbladder and released into the intestines when food is consumed, aiding in the breakdown and absorption of fats. Most bile acids are reabsorbed and returned to the liver to be recycled.

    In individuals with a healthy liver, bile acid levels in the blood are typically low due to efficient processing by the liver. However, higher levels of bile acids, especially after fasting, can suggest liver dysfunction or biliary disease. Elevated bile acid levels are commonly observed in patients suffering from liver conditions such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, and cholestasis.

    The Total Bile Acid test is helpful for assessing liver function, monitoring patients on bile acid therapies, and diagnosing liver-related illnesses. By measuring the total bile acid in the blood, doctors can identify early signs of liver damage or biliary issues and determine the appropriate treatment to support liver health.

    Bile Acids - Total Test Parameters

    The Total Bile Acid test measures the level of bile acids in the blood.

    This test identifies more than 20 distinct bile acids that are produced by the liver and modified by bacteria in the intestines.

    In a healthy individual, the liver efficiently clears bile acids from the bloodstream, keeping their levels low. If this process is disrupted, the levels of bile acids increase, suggesting liver dysfunction or biliary disease. High blood bile acid levels are a key diagnostic marker for liver conditions like cirrhosis, hepatitis, and cholestasis, in which bile flow is disrupted or blocked.

    Bile Acids - Total Test Preparation

    Considerations before scheduling a Total Bile Acid test in Delhi:

    • Prerequisites Fasting is not required before taking the Total Bile Acid test.

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

    • Who Should Get Total Bile Acid Test? Individuals showing symptoms of liver disease, pregnant women experiencing itching, and those on bile acid treatments or exposed to liver toxins should consider this test.

    • Cautions Before Taking the Total Bile Acid test Typically, no special preparation is needed. However, it's recommended to consult your doctor beforehand to confirm that this test is suitable for your condition.

    Why Take the Bile Acids - Total Test?

    The Total Bile Acid test measures bile acid levels in the blood, offering insights into liver and biliary health. It is typically part of preventive screenings for assessing liver function and detecting early signs of liver disease or biliary dysfunction. However, there are certain conditions where the test is particularly helpful, including:

    • Liver disease symptoms: The test may be recommended if you are experiencing symptoms such as nausea, abdominal discomfort, swelling, dark urine, stools, jaundice, anaemia, or flu-like symptoms.

    • Liver conditions: If conditions such as cirrhosis or bile duct issues (e.g., primary biliary cholangitis or sclerosing cholangitis) are suspected, this test can be helpful in diagnosis.

    • Pregnancy-related liver conditions: The test is advised during pregnancy to detect intrahepatic cholestasis, a condition that impairs bile flow and can be harmful to both mother and baby if untreated.

    • Monitoring bile acid treatment: It is useful for monitoring patients on bile acid therapies, such as cholic acid, deoxycholic acid, or ursodeoxycholic acid, to track the effectiveness of treatment.

    • Chronic liver disease treatment monitoring: For patients with chronic liver diseases like hepatitis C, the test helps assess liver tissue response to treatments like interferon.

    • Liver damage from exposure: The test can also detect liver damage from chemical or environmental exposure but is not used for diagnosing rare genetic disorders related to bile acid metabolism.

    FAQs on the Bile Acids - Total Test in Delhi

    The cost of the Total Bile Acid test is ₹ 2123. This covers the rapid home sample collection, which will be completed within 60 minutes of confirming the test, with results available in 96 hours.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs does offer home sample collection for the Total Bile Acid test in Delhi. Your sample can be collected within 60 minutes of booking, subject to availability.

    The Total Bile Acid test measures bile acids in the blood to help evaluate liver function, diagnose liver diseases, and monitor liver health during pregnancy.

    No, you do not need to fast before a Total Bile Acid test.

    To schedule a blood test or health check-up via our platform, simply follow these easy steps:

    • Find the Test : Look for the Total Bile Acid test in Delhi 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 : An eMedic will come to your location to collect the sample from your home at the scheduled time.

    • Laboratory Processing : The sample will be processed 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 sent via email or WhatsApp within 96 hours and can also be accessed through our app.

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

    Once you have scheduled the Total Bile Acid test, an eMedic from Orange Health Labs will come to collect your sample within 60 minutes. The collection of your blood sample is completed in a few minutes, and your results will be available online within 96 hours.

    The frequency of the test is determined by your doctor, based on their assessment of your health condition and potential risks. It is advised to follow your doctor’s recommendations on how often to undergo the test.

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

    Orange Health offers the fastest Total Bile Acid test in Delhi, delivered conveniently to your home without needing a physical laboratory visit. Localities include but are not limited Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, Defence Colony, Dwarka, Greater Kailash, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Janakpuri, Rajouri Garden, Rohini, Safdarjung Enclave, Shahdara, South Extension, Kalkaji, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Malviya Nagar, Mayur Vihar, Nehru Place, Preet Vihar, and Vasant Kunj.

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