Liver Tests
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Liver Tests
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Liver Tests (LTS), often called Liver Function Tests, are blood tests that monitor the health of the Liver and the Bile ducts. These tests measure the levels of certain enzymes and proteins in the blood, how well the liver is performing its functions, and measure enzymes that liver cells release in response to damage or diseases. Along with one’s history and physical examination, these tests guide the healthcare provider in diagnosing and managing liver disease, if any.
- Serum Bilirubin test (direct and indirect) to ascertain jaundice and its type
- Alanine Aminotransferase - ALT (previously called SGPT)
- Aspartate Aminotransferase - AST (previously called SGOT)
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
- Proteins and Albumin test
- Prothrombin time and INR (PT/INR)
- Hepatitis A - HEP A IgM
- Hepatitis B - HBsAg / ABV / DNA / PCR
- Hepatitis C - HCV / RNA
- Cytomegalo Virus (CMV) - CMV IgG, CMV IgM
- Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) - IgG, IgM
- HIV
- Antinuclear Antibody Test (ANA)
- Liver Kidney Microsomal Antibody (LKMA)
- Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibodies (ASMA)
- Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)
- Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
- Prothrombin Induced by Vitamin K Absence (PIVKA)
- PET CT SCAN
- Diabetes panel (Fasting, PPBS, HbA1c, Lipid profile)
- It is a diagnostic procedure used to obtain a small amount of liver tissue, which is then examined under a microscope to determine what is causing the liver disease and the degree of fibrosis (scarring) of the liver.
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A fibroscan probe sends sound waves that bounce back at different speeds depending on liver stiffness. Thus measuring the stiffness quantitatively.
- Non Invasive & Painless
- Precise results in shorter time
- Vibration Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE) technology
- Assesses liver fibrosis or scarring caused by various liver conditions
- Can perform diagnosis without a Biopsy
- Produces biomarkers that can assess and monitor patients over time
- Uses uniform algorithms that minimize inter-operator variability eliminating inter-system variability
- Measures liver stiffness, an indicator of fibrosis
Detailed evaluation should be always done by a liver specialist. These tests are used to evaluate the function of the liver and to diagnose various liver diseases, including viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver disease, and liver cancer. Some tests, such as the bilirubin test and liver enzymes, can help determine the cause and severity of jaundice, while others, such as the prothrombin time and INR, assess the liver's ability to produce clotting factors. A liver biopsy and endoscopic examination are invasive procedures that can provide detailed information about the liver's structure and function and are often used to diagnose liver disease and monitor treatment response.
Dr. Bhavin Patel
