How is cholestasis of pregnancy diagnosed?

How is cholestasis of pregnancy diagnosed?

A doctor diagnoses cholestasis of pregnancy with a physical examination and blood tests. These tests tell the doctor how the liver is functioning. They also measure the level of bile acids in the blood.

Tests confirm the diagnosis when total bile acids measure 10 micromoles per liter and above. (A micromole is a measure of tiny amounts for some medical tests.)

Your doctor may test your blood regularly during your pregnancy to monitor levels of bile in the blood.