{"product_id":"lever","title":"Liver","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a Liver Blood Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Liver Blood Test is a specialized test that assesses the health and function of your liver. The liver is a vital organ responsible for filtering toxic substances, producing proteins, generating bile, and metabolizing medications. This test measures five important liver enzymes and bilirubin, which together provide a complete picture of liver health. It is an essential test for symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, or for regular alcohol consumption and medication use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eALT\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alanine aminotransferase, liver enzyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAST\u003c\/strong\u003e – Aspartate aminotransferase, liver enzyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGamma-GT\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gamma-glutamyltransferase, enzyme for bile ducts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlkaline phosphatase\u003c\/strong\u003e – Enzyme for liver and bile ducts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBilirubin total\u003c\/strong\u003e – Breakdown product of red blood cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have a Liver Blood Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is important for anyone who wants to check their liver health. It is often requested for symptoms such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), fatigue, upper right abdominal pain, nausea, or dark urine. This test is also crucial for regular alcohol consumption, use of liver-stressing medications (painkillers, cholesterol-lowering drugs, antibiotics), overweight with fatty liver, or hepatitis. Elevated liver enzymes can indicate liver inflammation, fatty liver, bile duct problems, or even liver cirrhosis. Early detection enables timely treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results provide insight into liver damage and function:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiver cell damage\u003c\/strong\u003e – ALT and AST are liver-specific enzymes that are elevated with liver cell damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol use and bile ducts\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gamma-GT is very sensitive to alcohol use and bile duct problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBile duct obstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alkaline phosphatase can be elevated with bile duct obstruction or bone problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiver function\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bilirubin rises with liver failure, bile duct obstruction, or increased breakdown of red blood cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese markers together determine if there is liver inflammation, fatty liver, gallstones, hepatitis, or other liver problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevated ALT and AST\u003c\/strong\u003e – Indicate liver cell damage due to hepatitis, alcohol use, fatty liver, medications, or other causes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkedly elevated Gamma-GT\u003c\/strong\u003e – Often indicates excessive alcohol consumption or bile duct problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevated alkaline phosphatase\u003c\/strong\u003e – May indicate bile duct obstruction (gallstones) or liver disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh bilirubin\u003c\/strong\u003e – Causes jaundice and may indicate liver failure, bile duct obstruction, or hemolytic anemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese abnormalities always require further investigation such as ultrasound, additional blood tests, or sometimes liver biopsy to determine the exact cause and treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow liver enzyme values are usually normal and indicate a healthy liver. Very low values are rare and usually have no clinical significance. Low bilirubin is normal and favorable. The primary goal of this test is to detect elevated values that indicate liver problems. If all values are normal, the liver is functioning well, and there are no signs of liver disease, although in persistent symptoms, additional investigation for other causes may sometimes be necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52454495027546,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/lever","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}