Liver Health Blood Test
From metabolizing toxins and fighting illness—to producing vital proteins and storing energy—your liver performs more than 500 functions that contribute to your overall health.
This package includes a collection of tests to determine your liver function and to screen for evidence that may suggest inflammation of the liver or indications of chronic liver disease.
Preparation
No special preparation.
What's Included
An enzyme found in the cells of the liver and other tissue.
An enzyme found mostly in the cells of the liver and kidney.
An enzyme found in the cells throughout the body but mostly in the cells of the heart and liver.
The main protein that circulates in the blood, which provides tissue nourishment, carries substances (such as hormones and drugs) in the blood, and helps keep fluids within the blood vessels.
A waste product produced by the liver as it breaks down red blood cells.
The total amount of proteins (including albumin) found in the blood that helps determine overall nutritional status.
Why Consider This Test
Lifestyle Matters
Behaviors and conditions that increase the risk of developing chronic liver disease include heavy alcohol use, obesity, hemochromatosis, chronic hepatitis, and diabetes.3
Increased Risk
Having chronic liver disease puts you at higher risk for liver cancer.3
References
- “Liver Function Tests.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 18 Sept. 2015, www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/liver-function-tests/about/pac-20394595.
- “Hepatitis C Questions and Answers for Health Professionals | CDC.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/hcvfaq.htm#section1.
- “Liver Cancer Risk Factors.” American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/cancer/liver-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html. Last Medical Review: April 1, 2019, Last Revised: April 1, 2019
How To Get This Test
1. Choose your tests
Shop for tests and pay online. An independent physician will review and approve your test requests; no doctor’s visit is required.
2. Provide Your Sample
Take the requisition number we emailed you, along with a photo ID, to a Labcorp location for sample collection.
3. Access your results online
View your easy-to-read results online in your Pixel by Labcorp account. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.
Getting My Results
We've made getting your results easier and more convenient than ever. View your easy-to-read results online in your Pixel by Labcorp account. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail. To view a sample report click the "sample report" button below.
