1116. Package # 40 (Biochemical screening of liver function)
Turnaround time (days): 1
2650 ₴
Description
Package No. 40 ‘Biochemical screening of liver function’ is a comprehensive test of blood components that reflect the state of liver functions. After performing a set of research data, the doctor can evaluate the functionality of the hepatobiliary system.
Albumin is the main plasma protein synthesized in the liver. A decrease in its level may indicate damage to the liver tissue caused by acute and chronic diseases.
Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT, GGTP) is an enzyme whose activity increases in diseases of the hepatobiliary system (a marker of cholestasis). GGT is also used as an indicator of toxic liver damage caused by the use of alcohol and hepatotoxic drugs.
Alkaline phosphatase (AP) is used to diagnose liver diseases accompanied by cholestasis. A joint increase in alkaline phosphatase and GGT may indicate a pathology of the biliary tract, cholelithiasis, and a violation of the outflow of bile. The test also reflects the presence or absence of atherosclerosis (LDL, VLDL, HDL, triglycerides, KA) and blood saturation with iron (iron, transferrin, ferritin).
When and who needs the test?
- recommended during preventive examination;
- before hospitalization;
- during the initial examination for any disease;
- during a control examination against the background of treatment of any disease, stress.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...