Is the test painful, do you need time off.Is it expensive'
2006-07-08 03:56:51 · 10 answers · asked by dianalina 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Blood sample for liver function test can be done in most of the healthcare facilities. This group of tests looks at your liver enzymes. The method is by venous blood sample (i.e. taking blood at your arm). An liver or hepatobiliary ultrasound will look at your liver & its surrounding for any growth, cirrhosis etc. The blood test can be done on the next doctor visit while for the ultrasound, some places needs an appointment , some you can walk-in with a doctor's order. Pricing ranges between facilities - ask around.
2006-07-08 04:05:14 · answer #1 · answered by countess_amalina 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course, liver function tests are easy and simple and only a little stick. Your doctor's lab will probably have the result in minutes. then after you consult, he takes a big fee and you can leave...
...to go across the street have a cup of coffee and figure out how youre ever going to be insured again. That's because if your liver function tests ARE abnormal, your doc needs to figure out why- are you drinking your liver to injury? Do you have chronic hepatitis B or C? Do you have congestive heart disease which is injuring your liver?
Those are the big three, and there is no cure for any of them. You may never be insured by another carrier if you have any of them.
A simple, easy test. Are you sure you want to know? Can you conceal the results from your insurer?
2006-07-08 11:36:29 · answer #2 · answered by hobo_chang_bao 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not consult your doctor first? There is nothing that can beat professionaly advice, and in any case if you have reason to be concerned then you are best to get professional advice. I think you can have a liver biopsy & even a urine test will reveal some light on the health of your liver but if you are drinking heavily or suffering any symptoms of liver disease then you need to consult your GP asap!! Good luck!
2006-07-08 11:00:18 · answer #3 · answered by AngelWings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to your doctor and order a blood test called a liver panel: it will test your liver enzymes. the two most important enzymes most doctors look at are AST and ALT - the higher the numeric value of these enzymes, the more damaged your liver is by whatever means (hepatitis, cirrhosis, whatever). normal people with no liver damage have a low AST and ALT, something like under 10. the higher the levels are, the more concern you should have. hepatitis blood tests can also be drawn. Stacy, RN
2006-07-08 15:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by stascia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you will need to go to the doc early in the morning he will take some blood samples and have it analysed - thats all.
I had to pay nothing because the insurance covers that.
The blood test will reveal the status of the liver, if there is reason for concern they will tell you what steps have to be taken next (ultra sonic, biopsy etc)
2006-07-08 11:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by ganja_claus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called a liver function test. and it's not painful, they just take a little bit of blood and test your liver function. and that's it..nothing scary and not complicated at all. just go to your local gp and ask for a liver function test. as for having it done privately...it depends on your gp and of course how old you are (ie do you need parental concession to have this done)good luck
2006-07-08 11:03:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a simple blood test will determine how your liver and kidneys are working,I live in the UK where we get it done on the NHS free if needed so sorry dont know how much
2006-07-08 11:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a blood test to show condition of liver is currently being researched at Southampton hospital. You can have a liver biopsy if you suffer from cirohsis or hepatitis...... dunno if you can get it privately but i suspect so..... just see your gp
2006-07-08 11:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by ♥*´M`*♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think you have a problem, you need to not self-diagnose and never ask people from the Yahoo Internet what is wrong with you......DUH! Go to the doctor, dearie.......it is such an obvious solution to resolve your problem.....DUH!
2006-07-08 11:07:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, yes, no, yes, fairly
2006-07-08 12:20:59 · answer #10 · answered by PHYLLIS D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋