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What is the use of a bilirubin blood test?

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What is the use of a bilirubin blood test?

A bilirubin blood test is used to check the health of your liver. The test is also commonly used to help diagnose newborn jaundice.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does blood enter the liver?

The liver receives a blood supply from two sources. The first is the hepatic artery which delivers oxygenated blood from the general circulation. The second is the hepatic portal vein delivering deoxygenated blood from the small intestine containing nutrients.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is the lever function test?

Liver function tests are blood tests that measure different substances produced by your liver. These measurements can help your doctor evaluate the overall health of your liver and how well it's working. A liver panel will often measure several substances in one blood sample.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What foods are good for liver repair?

Many foods contain specific compounds or antioxidants that have been shown to support liver function. A few examples include grapefruit, blueberries, cranberries, fatty fish, olive oil, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli or brussels sprouts.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What happens when the PT is high in viral hepatitis?

When the PT is high, it takes longer for the blood to clot (17 seconds, for example). This usually happens because the liver is not making the right amount of blood clotting proteins, so the clotting process takes longer. A high PT usually means that there is serious liver damage or cirrhosis.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Which vitamin is the blood clot formed in the human body?

Vitamin K helps to make various proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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