General
Liver Function Check
The liver is one of the largest organs in the body which has many important metabolic functions. Get an insight into how your lifestyle may be impacting your liver function, and stop liver disease becoming part of your future.
See what is measuredAbout this test
The liver is one of the largest organs in the body which has many important metabolic functions. Get an insight into how your lifestyle may be impacting your liver function, and stop liver disease becoming part of your future.The liver has many important metabolic functions - it converts the nutrients in your diet, including fats, carbohydrates and proteins, into substances that your body can use. It also stores vitamins and minerals and supplies cells with them when needed. Your liver also has an important detoxifying role - it processes drugs and alcohol and filters toxic chemicals, converting them into harmless substances or making sure they are released from the body.
What we measure
LIVER FUNCTION (NO AST)
Your liver processes drugs and alcohol, filters toxic chemicals, stores vitamins and minerals, and makes bile, proteins and enzymes.
- Bilirubin
- Removed from the body by the liver, and elevated levels may indicate liver disease.
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme located mainly in the liver and the bones. High levels can indicate liver disease.
- GGT
- Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is a liver enzyme which can be used to diagnose alcohol abuse as it is typically raised in long term drinkers.
- ALT
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme mainly produced by the liver. A good indicator of liver damage caused by alcohol, drugs or hepatitis.
- Total Protein
- A measure of all of the proteins in the plasma portion of your blood. Proteins are important building blocks of all cells and tissues - they are important for body growth and health.
- Albumin
- Albumin is a protein which keeps fluid from leaking out of blood vessels, nourishes tissues, and carries hormones, vitamins, drugs, and ions like calcium throughout the body. Albumin is made in the liver and is sensitive to liver damage.
- Globulin
- Any of a group of simple proteins found in the blood.
What happens next
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