Bile Acids (Total) Blood Test

A total bile acids test measures the level of bile acids in your blood, providing insights into liver health and bile flow.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
9 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Total bile acids

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
9 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Liver health

  • Total bile acids

About this test

A total bile acids test measures the level of bile acids in your blood, providing insights into liver health and bile flow. This home test is ideal for those monitoring liver function as part of their overall health journey, offering a convenient way to track changes, and whether further investigation might be necessary.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.1/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 26th percentile of liver kidney tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 9 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 5.2/10

    £169.00 against a median of £135.00 for the 17 similarly sized liver kidney tests we track (+25%).

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