What are things to look for in a liver function blood test?
Things to look for are liver diseases and regular monitoring of any existing conditions such as jaundice, hepatitis or cirrhosis.
Last updated on 07 Aug 2023
The blood sample for liver function tests is usually taken from a vein in your arm.
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.
Eating a balanced diet full of dairy, protein and whole-grain carbohydrates or taking supplements to increase the amount of protein and calories in your diet. Removing foods high in sodium (salt) from your diet.
Liver disease doesn't always cause noticeable signs and symptoms. If signs and symptoms of liver disease do occur, they may include: Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice) Abdominal pain and swelling.
Early-stage NAFLD does not usually cause any harm, but it can lead to serious liver damage, including cirrhosis, if it gets worse.
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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