Liver function testing

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body, responsible for key functions such as processing fats and proteins from ingested food, storing glycogen or helping remove poisons and toxins from your body. A well-functioning liver is a big part of a healthy life, but there are lots of things in today’s lifestyle that that take their toll on the functioning of this organ.

There are multiple very serious diseases which can be diagnosed at the liver’s level – like hepatitis, liver infections or other conditions. One of the most widely-known symptoms of liver issues is “appearing yellow”, which can help diagnose an underlying liver issue quite well.

Thankfully, there is a good number of tests you can undergo in order to determine the health state of your liver, such as:

• Liver Function tests, which monitor the activity and severity of liver disorders or act as routine precaution tests
• Blood clotting tests – since the liver makes many proteins responsible for blood clotting, the absence of these proteins will appear together with certain liver conditions
• Gamma-glutamyltransferase – the enzyme whose presence is associated with heavy alcohol drinking
• Immunology tests – to discover possible viruses

If you’re looking for a liver function test in the Sterling Heights, MI area, look no further. Visit our Contact us page to schedule an appointment, and our team of professional physicians will schedule you in no time. Remember to refrain from eating with at least 8 hours before the test, and prepare to give a blood sample for analysis.