Liver Health
Your liver’s main function is to filter blood coming from the digestive tract before passing it throughout the body. A vital organ, your liver is also responsible for detoxifying chemicals, metabolizing drugs, producing proteins, and more. Liver dysfunction can have a negative impact on your immune system and energy levels and can lead to liver disease and cancer.
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Biomarkers included in this panel:
The biomarker Abnormal Protein Band 1 is part of a blood test called "Protein Electrophoresis". Protein electrophoresis is a test that measures specific proteins in the blood. The test separates proteins in the blood base
Learn moreActin (Smooth Muscle) Antibody (IgG) - Actin is the major antigen to which smooth muscle antibodies react in autoimmune hepatitis. F-Actin IGG antibodies are found in 52-85% of patients with Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) or chronic active hepatit
Learn moreSerum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) is an easy, inexpensive method of separating proteins based on their net charge, size, and shape. The 2 major types of protein present in the serum are albumin and the globulin proteins. Albumin is the major pr
Learn moreProtein in the serum is made up of albumin (∼ 60%) and globulin. Globulins are divided into alpha-1, alpha-2, beta, and gamma globulins.
Learn moreGlobulins are divided into alpha-1, alpha-2, beta, and gamma globulins.
Learn moreProtein in the serum is made up of albumin (∼60%) and globulin. Together with albumin, globulin forms the total protein level on a blood test lab report. It includes carrier proteins, enzymes, clotting factors, and, predominantly,
Learn moreThere are four main types of globulins. They are called - alpha 1, - alpha 2, - beta, - and gamma.
Learn moreThere are four main types of globulins. They are called - alpha 1, - alpha 2, - beta, - and gamma.
Learn moreBile acids are compounds that are made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder. Bile acids help with digestion of foods, particularly fat. When food is eaten, the body sends a signal to the gall bladder to contract and push bi
Learn moreBilirubin is a waste byproduct of the breakdown of red blood cells. Yellow in coloration, bilirubin is filtered out of the blood by the liver and excreted in stool by the intestines. Bilirubin tests are done when a disease or blockage of the liver is
Learn moreThe Indirect Bilirubin test measures how much bilirubin is in your blood. It originates from the breakdown of hemoglobin in the red blood cells, but must be removed by your liver.
Learn moreGamma globulin is a major class of immunoglobulins found in the blood, including many of the most common antibodies circulating in the blood. The gamma globulin band consists of 5 immunoglobulins: - 80% is immunoglobulin G (IgG)
Learn moreGamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) is an enzyme most commonly associated with the liver. GGT tests are often run to determine the cause and extent of liver damage or to monitor treatment of alcohol abuse disorders. While an elevated GGT score may be a
Learn moreThe presence of mitochondrial antibodies can be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). PBC is a chronic disease in which the bile ducts in your liver are
Learn moreThe prealbumin screen is a blood test that may be used to see if you are getting enough nutrition in your diet. This may be because you have a chronic condition. Or it may be because you have an infection or inflammation, or you suffered a trauma.&nb
Learn moreEvaluate protein malnutrition, total parenteral nutrition, and liver dysfunction. Values are decreased in inflammatory processes, malignancy, protein malnutrition, and protein wasting diseases of the gut or kidney. Values are increased
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