List of all tests of : LIVER

Overview


Did you know that the Liver is the only organ in the body that can regenerate? The liver is one of the largest organs in the body and is located in the upper right-hand part of the abdomen and behind the lower ribs.

The liver is associated with many vital functions of the body such as:
  • Deactivation of Toxic/Poison
  • Bile Production
  • Warehouse of Glucose
  • Cholesterol Synthesis
  • Stores Critical Vitamins
  • Hormones and Enzymes Productions

Symptoms of Liver diseases


Liver disease may not cause any symptoms at first or the symptoms may be nonspecific, like weakness and loss of energy. In acute liver disease, the most common signs and symptoms include:

  • Yellow skin and eyes (Jaundice)
  • Dark urine
  • Pale stool color
  • Abdominal pain and swelling
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Unexplained weight loss or gain
  • Itchy Skin

Types of Liver Diseases


  • Fatty Liver Disease
  • NASH
  • Liver Fibrosis
  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatitis
  • Jaundice
  • Liver Cancer
  • Bile Duct Diseases
  • Wilson Disease
Diagnosis & Tests

Liver Function Test It is a group of tests that are performed together to detect, evaluate, and monitor liver disease or damage. The panel usually consists of several tests that are run at the same time on a blood sample. These typically include:

  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
  • Bilirubin, Total
  • Albumin
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
  • Bilirubin, Direct
  • Total Protein
  • Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGTP)
  • Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)