Cholate

Cholate is a bile acid produced by your liver that helps digest fats and absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Blood levels of cholate are normally very low because it's efficiently recycled between your liver and intestines. Elevated cholate levels may indicate liver disease, bile duct obstruction, or problems with bile acid metabolism. This specialized test is typically ordered when liver or digestive problems are suspected and helps identify specific metabolic or liver dysfunction.