{"product_id":"bile-acids-total-serum","title":"Bile Acids, Total, Serum","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"10lgv2e\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\"\u003eBile Acids, Total, Serum\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qgrpps\" data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eTest Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eBile Acids, Total, Serum\u003c\/strong\u003e test measures the total concentration of bile acids present in the blood. Bile acids are produced in the liver from cholesterol and help in the digestion and absorption of fats. This test is mainly used to assess liver function and detect disorders affecting the liver, bile ducts, or bile flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xvivee\" data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eWhy is this Test Done?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eDoctors may recommend this test to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cyntn9\" data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eEvaluate liver function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jtghj1\" data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eDetect liver diseases and bile flow obstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16qmn8d\" data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eDiagnose intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cy2b82\" data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eMonitor chronic liver conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q24035\" data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eInvestigate unexplained itching (pruritus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z1rj0c\" data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eAssess jaundice and hepatobiliary disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qmcftc\" data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eSymptoms That May Require Testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eYou may need this test if you experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v28usf\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"809\"\u003ePersistent itching without rash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kk993\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eYellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2ktzbl\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eDark urine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qjudjt\" data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"883\"\u003ePale-colored stools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qdatct\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eFatigue and weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q6e45z\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eAbdominal discomfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oir9zu\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eNausea or loss of appetite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"kjy1vm\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eConditions Associated with Abnormal Levels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eElevated bile acid levels may be seen in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3vvog8\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eLiver cirrhosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rftm5j\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eHepatitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ntwlca\" data-start=\"1079\" 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and bile flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"633h2q\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eHigh Levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e May suggest liver dysfunction, bile duct obstruction, or cholestatic disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9ghvog\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1897\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bikw67\" data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eTest results should always be interpreted along with clinical findings and other liver function tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lifecell Diagnostics","offers":[{"title":"Default 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