List of Included Tests - 8 Tests
Bilirubin test is used to find out how well your liver is working. It is often part of a panel of tests that measure liver function. A small amount of bilirubin in your blood is normal, but a high level may be a sign of liver disease.
In the liver, bilirubin is changed into a form that your body can get rid of. This is called conjugated bilirubin or direct bilirubin. This bilirubin travels from the liver into the small intestine. A very small amount passes into your kidneys and is excreted in your urine. This bilirubin also gives urine its distinctive yellow color.
This test is often done to look for liver problems, such as hepatitis, or blockages, such as gallstones
This test is done to measure the amount of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) in blood serum. ALT is an enzyme found mostly in the liver. This test is prefered to be done on a regular basis to assure liver is in a healthy state
This test is done to measure the amount of Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) in blood serum. AST is an enzyme found in heart cells, kidney, muscles and liver, this test is preferred to be done on a regular basis to assure the liver in a healthy state
It’s a test measures the amount of Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in the blood. ALP is an enzyme found in your body, its presence in high levels indicates that your liver isn’t working right . ALP is also secreted from bone, kidneys, liver, GIT, ..etc. And it is commonly used to diagnose liver, bile ducts damage or bone disorders
It plays an important role in keeping the fluid in the blood from leaking into the tissues. This test can help determine if you have liver disease or kidney disease, or if your body is not absorbing enough protein.Its concentration in the blood is affected by several medical problems
A gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) test measures the amount of GGT in the blood. GGT is an enzyme found throughout the body, but it is mostly found in the liver. When the liver is damaged, GGT may leak into the bloodstream.
A total serum protein test measures the total amount of protein in the blood. It also measures the amounts of two major groups of proteins in the blood: albumin and globulin. A test for total serum protein reports separate values for total protein, albumin, and globulin.
Preparation
- Fasting is not required
