How safe is a liver biopsy?
A liver biopsy is a safe procedure when performed by an expert doctor. Possible risks includes pain at the biopsy site is the most common complication after a liver biopsy.
Last updated on 07 Aug 2023
You may need a liver function test to screen for infections and liver diseases at an early stage.
High values of SGOT and SGPT means the liver is not functioning well.
Bilirubin, a brownish-yellow pigment of bile, is secreted by the liver in vertebrates, which gives solid waste products (feces) their characteristic colour.
First and foremost the doctors recommend liver function tests. If the test results are worrisome then they might recommend you to undergo a CT or MRI.
You might also have a blood test to look at the level of a chemical called alpha fetoprotein (AFP). This might be higher than normal in some types of liver cancer.
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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