Bile Acids Total Test
- Category
- Liver
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 3 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- All Ages
What Is This Test?
Measures total bile acids in blood. Bile acids are made by the liver to digest fats and normally recycled efficiently.
Why this test is performed?
Raised levels indicate liver or bile flow problems. It is the key test for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (intense itching in late pregnancy).
Who should take this test?
Jaundice, nausea, abdominal pain or swelling, alcohol use, fatty liver, hepatitis risk, or people on long-term medicines.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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- Report time: In 3 days
- No fasting
- Report time: In 3 days
- No fasting
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Frequently asked questions
High bile acids in pregnancy (obstetric cholestasis) need close monitoring because they can affect the baby.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 31–55 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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