Which investigation best confirms Obstetric cholestasis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Serum bile acid measurement
- Step 1: The test that best confirms Obstetric cholestasis is: serum bile acid measurement.
Answer
Serum bile acid measurement.
Why not the others: 'Hepatitis B surface antigen': it screens for viral hepatitis. 'Liver ultrasound alone': it does not show the diagnosis. 'Serum lipase': it screens for pancreatitis.
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