What you need to know
Know what you're getting before you buy
Liver health tests come as an assortment of multiple tests to measure the function of your liver.
Is it worth it?
Liver disease is one of those "silent" types of chronic conditions, because its symptoms are not apparent, and take a long time to show. If you're concerned about your liver health, a molecular snapshot will be useful to you.
Can you trust the results?
All of the tests we list here are CLIA and CAP certified, which are the strictest level of regulation for laboratory tests. Yes, you can trust the results.
set proper expectations
Once you've received your results, you should consult your healthcare provider if any of your results are outside of the normal range.
Choose the right test for you
Liver health tests come from many vendors, at wildly different prices, and include different analytes (molecular targets). We do the research for you and help you find the right test for your budget.
Price
Vendor
how do I take the test?
What's included in the test?
Pixel by LabCorp
Blood draw requiring a visit to a physical LabCorp location or partnering LabCorp laboratory. This test requires 12 hours of fasting before your blood draw.
Common biomarkers to assess liver function: Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Albumin, Bilirubin, Total Protein.
Quest Direct
Blood draw requiring a visit to a Quest Patient Services Center. This test DOES NOT require fasting.
This is a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Test that tests for several Liver Health parameters (ALP, ALT, AST, Bilirubin).
Lets Get Checked
Blood draw from a finger prick kit, delivered to your home.
Common biomarkers to assess liver function: Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Albumin, Bilirubin, Total Protein, Globulin, Gamma GT.
Frequently asked questions
A laboratory test that measures several (often 6 or more) molecules in your body. The sum of these measurements can paint an accurate picture as to how well your liver is functioning.
These tests can tell you a great deal of useful information, such as: screening for liver infections (i.e. hepatitis), monitor the progression of a disease (i.e. alcoholic or viral hepatitis), measure the severity of a disease like scarring of the liver (e.g. cirrhosis), and monitor specific side effects of medications.
There are a few limitations to liver health testing:
- People with Celiac Disease may have elevated aminotransferase (AST & ALT) levels without liver disease.
- People with myopathies (muscle disease) may have increased AST.
- People with Gilbert’s Syndrome will have mild elevations in bilirubin.
Early identification of early-stage liver conditions can lead to treatment and prevention of advanced liver disease.
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