Bile Salts Test

Book Bile Salts Test at the best price in Delhi NCR, India from GDIC (Ganesh Diagnostic & Imaging Centre). GDIC is a NABL Accredited Pathology lab in Delhi offering a wide range of lab testing services.

The Bile Salt Test detects the presence of bile salts in the urine or blood. Bile acid is produced in the liver and released into the intestine by liver cells. Bile is a yellow-green fluid containing water and organic compounds like cholesterol, bile acids, and bilirubin. Bile's two main activities in humans are fat digestion and absorption and the removal of bile salts from the body via bile secretion. Bile production in adults ranges from 400 to 800 mL per day. The liver produces bile, while the gall bladder stores the bile produced by the liver.

The bile acids – serum test is used to screen for liver disorders. This test assesses the liver's proper function. To diagnose hepatobiliary illnesses such as liver sclerosis, acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cancer, and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.

Why Done? 

• This test detects Pregnancy-related liver disorders and Pruritis.

• The typical result for Bile Salts is less than ten micromol/L for both males and females of the same gender and all age groups. 

• If the test results are positive, the patient may have obstructive jaundice.

Procedure: 

 A urine sample is needed for the test.

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is required.

Required Documents for Bile Salts Test:

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After Care: 

No particular type of care is required.

Cost of Bile Salts Test in Delhi: 

The BILE SALTS Test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.