What are things to look for in a liver function blood test?
Things to look for are liver diseases and regular monitoring of any existing conditions such as jaundice, hepatitis or cirrhosis.
Last updated on 07 Aug 2023
A liver test is done to detect infections or diseases.
Liver cancer is usually detected by MRI or ultrasound, however, one can 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. This might help to diagnose possible cancer or other conditions.
The severity of the liver injury from ibuprofen ranges from asymptomatic elevations in serum aminotransferase levels to acute cholestatic hepatitis to acute liver failure and the need for transplantation. Hence, you should take ibuprofen only if you have been prescribed.
Yes endoscopies are recommended if you are suspected to have liver cirrhosis.
TBA test is a sensitive test done to measure hepatic anomalies at the earliest.
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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