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It could be Liver function tests or perhaps if specified Liver tissue test or the specific liver enzyme tested.
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Why are blood tests given to liver cancer patients?
Blood tests may be used to test liver function or to evaluate risk factors in the patient's history.
What are the lab values used as true liver function tests?
ALT, ASP ALK p
How is hereditary fructose intolerance diagnosed?
Urine tests can be used to detect fructose sugar in the urine. Blood tests can also be used to detect hyperbilirubinemia and high levels of liver enzymes in the blood. A liver biopsy may be performed to test for levels of enzymes.
Is the liver function test enough to confirm liver disease?
Not usually. A biopsy would sometimes be used to confirm, as well as further blood tests.
Does marijuana show in a urine test?
no, urine tests look for liver metabolites of THC. radiation is not used.
What can a liver scan diagnose?
A liver scan may also be helpful in diagnosing specific disorders, by detecting features which are characteristic of a disorder, such as cirrhosis of the liver. It may be part of the battery of tests used to evaluate candidates for liver transplant
Why does the AFP test need confirmation by other tests when liver cancer is suspected?
The AFP test cannot be used by itself to confirm a diagnosis of liver cancer, because cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis can also produce high alpha-fetoprotein levels.
What kind of liver is in liver and onions?
The liver most often used in cooking liver and onions is beef or pork though other animals can certainly be used.
Does radiation show marijuana in a urine test?
no, urine tests look for liver metabolites of THC. radiation is not used.
Is hepatitis b diagnosed by a liver biopsy?
Liver biopsy can be done to examine liver tissue for potential damage and use it to diagnose Hepatitis B. However, specific blood tests can also be used to diagnose Hepatitis B.
What is a heterogenous liver?
A heterogeneously hyper-echoic mass is a lump that shines white on ultrasound, but not inform in color.
How do liver cells work?
They work well unless you drink alcohol. Basically a liver cell filters out substances taht can be harmful to the body, but alcohol and a number of other less popular substances severely damage the abilities of the liver cells over time. All i really know about liver cells is that there also called hepatocytes. LFTs or liver function tests can be used to assess the functioning of the liver cells. I guess that they receive oxygen via diffision.
