Why do I need a Liver Function Test?
You may need a liver function test to screen for infections and liver diseases at an early stage.
Last updated on 07 Aug 2023
Help diagnose diseases such as cancer, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and HIV/AIDS.
Fast-digesting proteins take about 30 minutes to two hours to be absorbed while slow-digesting proteins like plant-based proteins can take up to three to four hours for complete absorption,
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) refers to the average concentration of hemoglobin inside a group of red blood cells. A MCHC result may be high in people with some types of anemia, liver disease, or an overactive thyroid.
If your total protein level is low, you may have a liver or kidney problem, or it may be that protein isn't being digested or absorbed properly.
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.
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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