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    What Is a Bile Acids - Total Test?

    The Total Bile Acid test assesses the amount of bile acids in your blood, offering key information about liver health and its functioning. Bile acids are compounds made by the liver from cholesterol and are important for digesting fats. Once they are formed, bile acids are stored in the gallbladder and released into the intestines when food is eaten, helping to break down fats for absorption. Most bile acids are then reabsorbed and sent back to the liver for recycling.

    In people with healthy livers, bile acid levels in the blood are kept low due to effective clearance by the liver. However, an elevated bile acid level, particularly following fasting, may point to liver dysfunction or biliary disease. Increased bile acid levels are frequently observed in individuals with liver disorders like cirrhosis, hepatitis, and cholestasis.

    The Total Bile Acid test plays an important role in assessing liver health, monitoring those on specific bile acid therapies, and diagnosing liver-related conditions. By measuring bile acid levels in the blood, doctors can detect early signs of liver damage or biliary dysfunction and choose the best course of treatment to preserve liver health.

    Bile Acids - Total Test Parameters

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

    A total of more than 20 different bile acids are produced by the liver and modified by intestinal bacteria.

    In healthy individuals, bile acids are efficiently removed from the blood by the liver, keeping their levels low. When this process becomes less effective, bile acid levels rise, which may signal liver problems or biliary dysfunction. High levels of bile acids in the blood are a crucial indicator of liver diseases like cirrhosis, hepatitis, and cholestasis, conditions that involve impaired bile flow.

    Bile Acids - Total Test Preparation

    What to know before scheduling a Total Bile Acid test in Noida:

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

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

    • Who Should Get Total Bile Acid Test? Individuals experiencing liver disease symptoms, pregnant women with itching, or those on bile acid treatments or who have been exposed to liver toxins should consider taking the test.

    • Cautions Before Taking the Total Bile Acid test There is usually no specific preparation required. However, it is recommended to consult your doctor to ensure this test is appropriate for you.

    Why Take the Bile Acids - Total Test?

    The Total Bile Acid test helps assess bile acid concentrations in the blood, which are linked to liver function and biliary health. This test is frequently included in preventive health screenings to evaluate liver health and identify early signs of liver disease or biliary dysfunction. However, there are certain conditions where the test may be specifically recommended, such as:

    • Liver disease symptoms: If you have symptoms like nausea, abdominal pain, swelling, dark urine or stools, jaundice, anemia, or flu-like symptoms, your doctor may suggest the test.

    • Suspected liver conditions: If liver diseases such as cirrhosis, primary biliary cholangitis, or sclerosing cholangitis are suspected, the test may help with diagnosis.

    • Pregnancy-related liver issues: The test is also advised during pregnancy to check for intrahepatic cholestasis, a liver condition that affects bile flow and can be dangerous for both mother and baby if left untreated.

    • Bile acid therapy monitoring: For patients undergoing bile acid treatments (e.g., cholic acid, deoxycholic acid, or ursodeoxycholic acid), this test helps doctors monitor the treatment’s effectiveness.

    • Chronic liver disease management: The Total Bile Acid test can show improvements in liver function in chronic conditions like hepatitis C when treated with medications such as interferon.

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

    FAQs on the Bile Acids - Total Test in Noida

    The  price of the Total Bile Acid test is ₹ 2123. This includes the prompt home sample collection, completed within 60 minutes of test confirmation, with results available in 96 hours.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs provides home sample collection for the Total Bile Acid test in Noida. Your sample will be collected within 60 minutes of booking, depending on slot availability.

    The Total Bile Acid test evaluates liver function by analysing bile acids in the blood. It is used to diagnose liver conditions and track liver health during pregnancy.

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

    To arrange a blood test or health check-up on our platform, you can follow these straightforward steps:

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

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

    • Sample Collection : A qualified eMedic will be sent 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 processing and analysis.

    • Receive Results : The results of your Total Bile Acid test at home will be delivered via email or WhatsApp within 96 hours and is available on our app.

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

    After booking the Total Bile Acid test, an eMedic from Orange Health Labs will arrive to collect your sample within 60 minutes. The blood sample will be collected in a matter of minutes, and you will receive your online report within 96 hours.

    The frequency of the test will be determined by your doctor based on their assessment of your health and risk factors. It is advisable to follow the doctor’s guidance regarding how often the test should be done.

    The test measures just one parameter: Concentration of total bile acids in the blood.

    Orange Health offers the fastest Total Bile Acid test in Noida, delivered conveniently to your home without requiring a physical laboratory visit. Localities include but are not limited to DLF Phase 1, DLF Phase 2, DLF Phase 3, DLF Phase 4, DLF Phase 5, Sector 14, Sector 15, Sector 21, Sector 22, Sector 23, Sector 24, Sector 29, Sector 31, Sector 40, Sector 42, Sector 43, Sector 45, Sector 46, Sector 50, Sector 51, Sector 52, Sector 53, Sector 54, Sector 55, Sector 56.

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