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This kit uses capillary blood collected at home and returned for laboratory analysis. It measures six selected enzymes and proteins, but a home result cannot by itself confirm that the liver is healthy or diagnose liver disease.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What does this liver blood test measure?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"The panel reports albumin, total protein, globulin, gamma glutamyl transferase, alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Is this a complete liver function test?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"It is a selected six marker liver blood panel. It does not include bilirubin, AST, clotting or INR, platelet count or imaging, so it should not be described as a complete assessment of liver function.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Do I need to fast for a liver function test?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Fasting is not generally required for these six markers. Follow the kit instructions and record recent alcohol, medicines, supplements, illness and unusually strenuous exercise.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Can alcohol affect liver blood test results?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Yes. Alcohol can raise GGT and may influence other liver markers. Avoid unusually heavy drinking before collection and record your typical intake. Do not use a single result to judge whether alcohol has or has not damaged the liver.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Can medicines or supplements affect liver results?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Yes. Prescribed medicines, over the counter products, bodybuilding products and herbal supplements can alter liver enzymes or cause liver injury. Record everything taken and do not stop prescribed treatment without medical advice.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What does a high ALT result mean?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"ALT commonly rises when liver cells are injured. Possible causes include metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease, alcohol, viral hepatitis, medicines and other liver conditions. The height of ALT does not reliably show how much permanent liver damage is present.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What does a normal ALT result mean?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"A normal ALT is reassuring but does not exclude fatty liver, fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatitis or another liver condition. Symptoms and risk factors may require further assessment.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What does a high GGT result mean?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"GGT may rise with alcohol exposure, cholestasis, metabolic liver disease and several medicines. It is sensitive but not specific, so the cause cannot be determined from GGT alone.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What does a high ALP result mean?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"ALP may come from the liver, bile ducts, bones or placenta. A raised ALP together with a raised GGT supports a liver or biliary source, while an isolated ALP rise may require bone and vitamin D assessment.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What does low albumin mean?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Low albumin can occur with chronic liver disease, kidney protein loss, inflammation, malnutrition, malabsorption or fluid overload. It is not specific to the liver and requires clinical review.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What does high albumin mean?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"High albumin most commonly reflects dehydration or concentration of the blood sample. It is not usually a sign that the liver is producing too much protein.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What does high total protein mean?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"High total protein may occur with dehydration, inflammation, infection or increased immunoglobulins, including paraprotein disorders. Albumin and globulin should be considered separately.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What does high globulin mean?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"High globulin may occur with infection, inflammation, autoimmune disease, chronic liver disease or increased immunoglobulins. A persistent unexplained rise may require immunoglobulin tests or protein electrophoresis.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Can this test detect fatty liver?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"No. Liver enzymes may be normal in metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease. Diagnosis and fibrosis risk assessment may require clinical review, metabolic tests, ultrasound, FIB 4, ELF or FibroScan.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Can this test detect liver fibrosis or cirrhosis?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"No. Routine enzymes and proteins cannot reliably stage liver scarring. Fibrosis assessment may use platelet count, AST, FIB 4, ELF testing, transient elastography or imaging.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Can this test diagnose hepatitis?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"No. Viral hepatitis requires specific antigen, antibody or molecular tests. Liver enzymes may be raised or normal and cannot identify the virus.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Can normal liver blood tests rule out liver disease?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"No. Some liver conditions cause normal or only mildly abnormal blood results, particularly early disease or established fibrosis. Risk factors and symptoms remain important.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What happens after an abnormal liver result?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"A GP may repeat the panel, review alcohol, weight, medicines and supplements, and request bilirubin, AST, full blood count, clotting, hepatitis screening, autoimmune tests, iron studies, ultrasound or fibrosis assessment.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Can this test monitor medicines that affect the liver?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"It may provide selected information, but medicine monitoring must follow the prescriber's requested markers, timing and action thresholds. This panel may not contain every test required for a particular medicine.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What liver symptoms need urgent medical assessment?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Seek urgent help for vomiting blood, black stools, severe abdominal pain, collapse, confusion, marked drowsiness, rapidly increasing abdominal swelling, or jaundice with fever or severe illness.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Does this test check for liver cancer?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"No. These markers do not screen for or exclude liver cancer. Assessment may require examination, imaging and specialist tests based on symptoms and risk.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Are the laboratories UKAS accredited and CQC registered?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Samples are processed through UKAS accredited laboratories within a CQC registered diagnostic pathway. Collection equipment is UKCA and CE marked and supported by an ISO 13485 quality management framework.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"HowTo\",\n \"@id\": \"#howto\",\n \"name\": \"How to complete the home liver function test\",\n \"description\": \"Review alcohol, medicines and supplements, collect capillary blood at home and return it for accredited laboratory analysis.\",\n \"step\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n \"position\": 1,\n \"name\": \"Review preparation\",\n \"text\": \"Record alcohol, medicines, supplements, recent illness, exercise and previous liver results.\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n \"position\": 2,\n \"name\": \"Collect the sample\",\n \"text\": \"Collect capillary blood into the supplied microtainer.\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n \"position\": 3,\n \"name\": \"Return the sample\",\n \"text\": \"Package and return the sample using the supplied transport materials.\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n \"position\": 4,\n \"name\": \"Review the complete pattern\",\n \"text\": \"Interpret enzymes and proteins with symptoms, alcohol, medicines, risk factors and previous results.\"\n }\n ]\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Review\",\n \"@id\": \"#clinical-content-review\",\n \"name\": \"Liver panel medical interpretation, metabolic context and governance review\",\n \"reviewBody\": \"The page was reviewed for ALT, GGT, ALP, albumin, total protein and globulin interpretation, home testing limitations, fibrosis boundaries, urgent symptoms and appropriate follow up.\",\n \"datePublished\": \"2026-07-26\",\n \"author\": {\n \"@id\": \"#dr-snieguole-geige\"\n },\n \"contributor\": [\n {\n \"@id\": \"#dr-rimas-geiga\"\n },\n {\n \"@id\": \"#dr-laura-geige\"\n }\n ],\n \"itemReviewed\": {\n \"@id\": \"#webpage\"\n }\n }\n ]\n}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"liver_product\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_eyebrow\"\u003eAt home liver blood test\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHome Liver Function Test UK | Liver Blood Test Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA six marker home blood test measuring selected liver enzymes and blood proteins through a UK laboratory pathway.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel reports albumin, total protein, globulin, GGT, ALT and ALP. These markers may provide information about liver cell injury, bile duct patterns and protein status, but they cannot prove that the liver is healthy or diagnose a specific condition by themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 biomarkers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbumin, total protein, globulin, GGT, ALT and ALP\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapillary blood collected into the supplied microtainer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK laboratory pathway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUKAS accredited and CQC registered laboratory processing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC1BLP02600\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_notice\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelected liver panel, not a complete liver assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product does not include bilirubin, AST, clotting or INR, platelet count, hepatitis screening, ultrasound, fibrosis scoring or FibroScan. ALT, GGT and ALP are enzymes associated with injury or cholestasis and are not direct measurements of liver function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrgent symptoms should not wait for home testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeek urgent help for vomiting blood, black stools, severe abdominal pain, collapse, confusion, marked drowsiness, rapidly increasing abdominal swelling, or jaundice with fever or severe illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_eyebrow\"\u003eQuality and compliance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHome liver testing supported by UK standards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_trust_grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_trust_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUKAS accredited laboratories\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eISO 15189 accreditation supports laboratory competence, quality systems and diagnostic performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_trust_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCQC registered services\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe diagnostic pathway uses organisations registered with the Care Quality Commission.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_trust_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliant collection equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUKCA and CE marked equipment supported by an ISO 13485 quality management framework.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_trust_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinically bounded claims\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe page distinguishes liver enzymes, protein markers, true liver function and fibrosis assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this liver panel measures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"liver_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eHealth area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBiomarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat they may help show\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiver cell injury\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePossible hepatocellular injury, interpreted with symptoms, medicines and other tests.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiliary and enzyme pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGGT and ALP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePossible cholestatic pattern and whether a raised ALP may be liver related.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlbumin, total protein and globulin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiver synthesis context alongside inflammation, kidney loss, nutrition and immune activity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho may consider this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis home liver function test may be considered by adults seeking selected liver and protein information in the context of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn earlier abnormal ALT, GGT, ALP, albumin or protein result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol, weight or metabolic risk being reviewed with a clinician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedicines or supplements that may require liver monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA history of fatty liver or another liver condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent tiredness, nausea, itching or right upper abdominal discomfort alongside medical advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA request from a GP or another qualified clinician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymptoms such as jaundice, abdominal swelling, bleeding, confusion or severe pain require clinical assessment rather than routine home screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding common liver blood patterns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese simplified patterns support discussion and are not diagnoses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"liver_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePossible context\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eImportant limitation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePredominantly raised ALT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay suggest a hepatocellular injury pattern from metabolic liver disease, alcohol, viral hepatitis, medicines or other causes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT height does not reliably stage fibrosis or remaining liver function.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaised ALP and GGT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay support a cholestatic or biliary pattern.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImaging, bilirubin and wider tests may be required to identify the cause.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaised ALP with normal GGT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay suggest a non hepatic source such as bone, growth, pregnancy or vitamin D deficiency.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional bone and vitamin D assessment may be needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow albumin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay occur with chronic liver disease, kidney loss, inflammation, poor nutrition or fluid overload.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlbumin is non specific and changes slowly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh globulin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay reflect inflammation, infection, autoimmune disease, chronic liver disease or increased immunoglobulins.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePersistent elevation may require immunoglobulins or protein electrophoresis.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the home liver blood test works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"liver_step_number\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReview preparation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord alcohol, medicines, supplements, recent illness, exercise and previous liver results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"liver_step_number\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCollect and return\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollect capillary blood into the supplied microtainer and return it using the provided packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"liver_step_number\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReview the complete pattern\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterpret enzymes and proteins with symptoms, risk factors, medicines and any previous results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreparing for the test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"liver_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFasting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFasting is not generally required. Follow the supplied kit instructions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid unusually heavy drinking before collection and record your usual intake.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecord all prescribed and over the counter medicines, including paracetamol, statins, antibiotics and antiepileptics. Do not stop treatment yourself.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecord herbal remedies, bodybuilding products, vitamins and weight loss products.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExercise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid unusually strenuous exercise before collection because muscle injury can influence some enzyme results.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecent illness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcute illness may temporarily change liver enzymes and proteins. Delay non urgent routine testing until recovered where practical.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecord pregnancy because ALP can rise from placental production and requires appropriate interpretation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBiomarkers and result interpretation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect each marker to read what it measures, preparation guidance and how low, normal, high or urgent results may be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"liver_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAlbumin\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbumin is the most abundant protein in blood plasma and is produced by the liver. It transports hormones, medicines and other substances and helps maintain fluid balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbumin changes relatively slowly and is not a sensitive marker of acute liver injury. Low levels may reflect chronic liver disease, but kidney loss, inflammation, malnutrition, malabsorption and fluid overload are also important causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasting is not generally required. Record alcohol intake, prescribed medicines, paracetamol, antibiotics, statins, antiepileptics, steroids, bodybuilding products, herbal supplements, recent illness and unusually strenuous exercise. Do not stop prescribed treatment yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"liver_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_critical\"\u003eCritical low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA very low result may occur with advanced liver disease, kidney protein loss, severe inflammation, malnutrition or critical illness.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrange prompt clinical review and follow the laboratory escalation advice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay reflect reduced synthesis, protein loss, inflammation, poor nutrition, malabsorption or fluid overload.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss liver, kidney, inflammatory and nutritional assessment with a GP.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFalls within the laboratory reference interval.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA normal albumin does not exclude liver inflammation, fatty liver, fibrosis or early cirrhosis.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost commonly reflects dehydration or concentration of the sample.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReview hydration and discuss a persistent or unexpected result.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA markedly high result is unusual and commonly reflects significant dehydration, sample concentration or analytical factors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFollow urgent or repeat testing advice from the laboratory.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"liver_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTotal protein\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal protein is the combined amount of albumin and globulin in the blood. It provides broad information but does not identify which protein group is responsible for an abnormal result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh and low results are not specific to the liver and should be interpreted with albumin, globulin, hydration, inflammation, kidney function and clinical history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasting is not generally required. Record alcohol intake, prescribed medicines, paracetamol, antibiotics, statins, antiepileptics, steroids, bodybuilding products, herbal supplements, recent illness and unusually strenuous exercise. Do not stop prescribed treatment yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"liver_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay occur with liver disease, kidney protein loss, malnutrition, malabsorption, inflammation or fluid overload.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss albumin, globulin, kidney and nutritional assessment with a clinician.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA normal total protein does not prove that liver function is normal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay reflect dehydration, infection, inflammation, autoimmune disease or increased immunoglobulins.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA persistent unexplained result may require immunoglobulins or protein electrophoresis.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"liver_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eGlobulin\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobulin is usually calculated by subtracting albumin from total protein. The globulin fraction includes antibodies and several transport proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all globulins are made by the liver. Changes may reflect immune activity, inflammation, infection, protein loss, liver disease or disorders that increase a particular immunoglobulin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasting is not generally required. Record alcohol intake, prescribed medicines, paracetamol, antibiotics, statins, antiepileptics, steroids, bodybuilding products, herbal supplements, recent illness and unusually strenuous exercise. Do not stop prescribed treatment yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"liver_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay occur with immunodeficiency, protein loss, liver disease, malnutrition or some blood conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss repeat testing and the need for immunoglobulin or kidney assessment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA normal globulin does not exclude liver or immune disease.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay occur with infection, inflammation, autoimmune disease, chronic liver disease or paraprotein disorders.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA persistent unexplained rise may require immunoglobulins and protein electrophoresis.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"liver_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eGamma glutamyl transferase (GGT)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGGT is an enzyme found mainly in the liver and biliary system. It can support interpretation of a raised ALP and may rise with cholestasis, alcohol exposure, metabolic liver disease and several medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGGT is sensitive but not specific. A raised result does not identify the cause, and a normal result does not exclude liver disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol limitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGGT cannot establish how much alcohol a person drinks or prove that alcohol is the cause of an abnormal result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasting is not generally required. Record alcohol intake, prescribed medicines, paracetamol, antibiotics, statins, antiepileptics, steroids, bodybuilding products, herbal supplements, recent illness and unusually strenuous exercise. Do not stop prescribed treatment yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"liver_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA low GGT is usually not clinically concerning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterpret the wider panel and symptoms rather than the low result alone.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA normal result does not exclude fatty liver, fibrosis, hepatitis or another liver condition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay occur with alcohol exposure, cholestasis, metabolic liver disease, hepatitis, medicines or enzyme induction.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss alcohol, medicines, metabolic risk and the ALP and ALT pattern with a GP.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA markedly raised result may accompany significant cholestasis, alcohol related injury, medicine effects or other liver disease.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrange prompt clinical review and follow the laboratory escalation advice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"liver_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAlanine aminotransferase (ALT)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALT is an enzyme concentrated in liver cells. It may enter the blood when hepatocytes are injured and is therefore a marker of hepatocellular injury rather than a direct measure of liver function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALT may rise with metabolic fatty liver, alcohol, viral hepatitis, medicines, supplements and other causes. The magnitude of elevation does not reliably indicate the amount of fibrosis or remaining liver function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasting is not generally required. Record alcohol intake, prescribed medicines, paracetamol, antibiotics, statins, antiepileptics, steroids, bodybuilding products, herbal supplements, recent illness and unusually strenuous exercise. Do not stop prescribed treatment yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"liver_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA low ALT is usually not clinically concerning, although it may occur with low muscle mass, frailty or nutritional factors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterpret the result with symptoms and the wider clinical picture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA normal ALT does not exclude fatty liver, hepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis or liver cancer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay indicate liver cell injury from metabolic liver disease, alcohol, viral hepatitis, medicines, supplements or other causes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss the result, trend, alcohol and medicine history with a GP.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA marked rise can occur with acute hepatitis, medicine related injury, ischaemia or another significant liver insult.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeek prompt medical assessment and follow the laboratory's urgent advice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"liver_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAlkaline phosphatase (ALP)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALP is an enzyme found in the bile ducts, bones, placenta and other tissues. It is not specific to the liver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA raised ALP together with a raised GGT supports a liver or biliary source. An isolated ALP rise may come from bone growth, healing, vitamin D deficiency, pregnancy or bone disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasting is not generally required. Record alcohol intake, prescribed medicines, paracetamol, antibiotics, statins, antiepileptics, steroids, bodybuilding products, herbal supplements, recent illness and unusually strenuous exercise. Do not stop prescribed treatment yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"liver_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_critical\"\u003eCritical low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA markedly low ALP is uncommon and may reflect malnutrition, zinc or magnesium deficiency, hypothyroidism, severe anaemia or rare hypophosphatasia.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrange clinical review where the result is persistent or symptoms are present.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay occur with nutritional deficiency, hypothyroidism, anaemia, medicine effects or rare inherited conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss repeat testing and the clinical context with a GP.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA normal ALP does not exclude liver or bone disease.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay arise from cholestasis, bile duct obstruction, bone turnover, vitamin D deficiency, pregnancy or other causes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterpret it with GGT, symptoms, pregnancy and bone or vitamin D context.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"liver_status liver_critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA markedly raised result can occur with significant biliary obstruction, cholestatic liver disease or major bone pathology.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrange prompt medical review and follow the laboratory escalation advice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this panel does not include\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"liver_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhy it may matter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilirubin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelps assess bilirubin handling, jaundice and some cholestatic or haemolytic patterns.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay support hepatocellular pattern assessment and fibrosis scoring.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINR or clotting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvides more direct information about liver synthetic function in acute or advanced disease.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatelet count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay contribute to fibrosis risk assessment and portal hypertension context.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHepatitis screening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecific antigen, antibody or molecular tests are required to identify viral hepatitis.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltrasound, ELF or FibroScan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay be required to assess fat, bile ducts, structural change or liver fibrosis.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_section\" id=\"content-standards\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_eyebrow\"\u003eEvidence and content standards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this product information was prepared\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page was prepared from the supplied six marker Liver Panel specification and checked against current NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service, NHS pathway, British Liver Trust, UKAS and CQC information on liver enzymes, protein markers, cholestasis, fibrosis limitations and home testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_method_grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_method_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct specification checked\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAt home format, capillary specimen, six biomarkers, fasting guidance and product code.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_method_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK clinical evidence checked\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNHS sources used for ALT, GGT, ALP, albumin, cholestatic patterns and follow up.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_method_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErrors corrected\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlbumin, globulin and enzyme interpretations were rewritten to remove unsupported symptoms and misleading claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_method_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReview at least annually and earlier when liver guidance, laboratory methods or medicine safety advice changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_section\" id=\"medical-review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_eyebrow\"\u003eClinical accountability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedical interpretation, metabolic context and governance review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe review roles are separated across medical interpretation, metabolic and nutritional context, and clinical governance. The reviewers are not presented as consultant hepatologists or gastroenterologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_review_grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"liver_review_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_review_card_top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Portrait of Dr Snieguole Geige\" class=\"liver_review_avatar liver_review_avatar_snieguole\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"liver_review_label\"\u003eMedical interpretation and limitations reviewed by\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"liver_review_name\"\u003eDr Snieguole Geige\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_review_title\"\u003eDentist, Medical Doctor and Senior Adviser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_review_scope\"\u003eReviewed enzyme and protein interpretations, urgent symptoms, medicine disclosure and the distinction between selected blood markers and diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"liver_review_link\" href=\"\/pages\/dr-snieguole-geige-dentist-medical-doctor-and-senior-adviser\"\u003eView professional profile\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"liver_review_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_review_card_top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Portrait of Dr Rimas Geiga\" class=\"liver_review_avatar liver_review_avatar_rimas\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"liver_review_label\"\u003eMetabolic and nutritional context reviewed by\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"liver_review_name\"\u003eDr Rimas Geiga\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_review_title\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Nutritional Sciences Adviser and Healthy Ageing Expert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_review_scope\"\u003eReviewed metabolic liver risk, alcohol and nutrition context, protein markers, healthy ageing boundaries and responsible lifestyle information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"liver_review_link\" href=\"\/pages\/dr-rimas-geiga-medical-doctor-nutritional-sciences-adviser-and-healthy-ageing-expert\"\u003eView professional profile\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"liver_review_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_review_card_top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Portrait of Dr Laura Geige\" class=\"liver_review_avatar liver_review_avatar_laura\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"liver_review_label\"\u003eClinical governance and patient safety oversight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"liver_review_name\"\u003eDr Laura Geige\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_review_title\"\u003eMedical Director, Senior Practitioner and Skin Expert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_review_scope\"\u003eReviewed patient facing clarity, urgent escalation, claims compliance, follow up boundaries and the separation of laboratory information from prescribing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"liver_review_link\" href=\"\/pages\/dr-laura-geige-medical-director-senior-practitioner-and-skin-expert\"\u003eView professional profile\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_review_meta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvidence checked\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e26 July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinical review date\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e26 July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNext scheduled review\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBy 26 July 2027 or earlier when UK guidance changes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_board_link\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medical-advisory-board\"\u003eMeet the Grace Belgravia Medical Advisory Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_section liver_sources\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_eyebrow\"\u003eAuthoritative references\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUK liver blood test and home testing sources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eView the evidence sources used\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"liver_sources_body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service: assessing liver function and interpreting liver blood tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal United Hospitals Bath NHS: liver function tests in adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth Bristol NHS: investigation of abnormal liver blood tests in primary care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Liver Trust: home testing for liver disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNICE information on liver fibrosis assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUKAS ISO 15189 medical laboratory accreditation information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCQC guidance on diagnostic and screening procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_section liver_faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"liver_eyebrow\"\u003eSearch led questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHome liver function test FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I take a liver function test at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This kit uses capillary blood collected at home and returned for laboratory analysis. It measures six selected enzymes and proteins, but a home result cannot by itself confirm that the liver is healthy or diagnose liver disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does this liver blood test measure?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel reports albumin, total protein, globulin, gamma glutamyl transferase, alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this a complete liver function test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a selected six marker liver blood panel. It does not include bilirubin, AST, clotting or INR, platelet count or imaging, so it should not be described as a complete assessment of liver function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast for a liver function test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasting is not generally required for these six markers. Follow the kit instructions and record recent alcohol, medicines, supplements, illness and unusually strenuous exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan alcohol affect liver blood test results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Alcohol can raise GGT and may influence other liver markers. Avoid unusually heavy drinking before collection and record your typical intake. Do not use a single result to judge whether alcohol has or has not damaged the liver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan medicines or supplements affect liver results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Prescribed medicines, over the counter products, bodybuilding products and herbal supplements can alter liver enzymes or cause liver injury. Record everything taken and do not stop prescribed treatment without medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a high ALT result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALT commonly rises when liver cells are injured. Possible causes include metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease, alcohol, viral hepatitis, medicines and other liver conditions. The height of ALT does not reliably show how much permanent liver damage is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a normal ALT result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA normal ALT is reassuring but does not exclude fatty liver, fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatitis or another liver condition. Symptoms and risk factors may require further assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a high GGT result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGGT may rise with alcohol exposure, cholestasis, metabolic liver disease and several medicines. It is sensitive but not specific, so the cause cannot be determined from GGT alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a high ALP result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALP may come from the liver, bile ducts, bones or placenta. A raised ALP together with a raised GGT supports a liver or biliary source, while an isolated ALP rise may require bone and vitamin D assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does low albumin mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow albumin can occur with chronic liver disease, kidney protein loss, inflammation, malnutrition, malabsorption or fluid overload. It is not specific to the liver and requires clinical review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does high albumin mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh albumin most commonly reflects dehydration or concentration of the blood sample. It is not usually a sign that the liver is producing too much protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does high total protein mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh total protein may occur with dehydration, inflammation, infection or increased immunoglobulins, including paraprotein disorders. Albumin and globulin should be considered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does high globulin mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh globulin may occur with infection, inflammation, autoimmune disease, chronic liver disease or increased immunoglobulins. A persistent unexplained rise may require immunoglobulin tests or protein electrophoresis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan this test detect fatty liver?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Liver enzymes may be normal in metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease. Diagnosis and fibrosis risk assessment may require clinical review, metabolic tests, ultrasound, FIB 4, ELF or FibroScan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan this test detect liver fibrosis or cirrhosis?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Routine enzymes and proteins cannot reliably stage liver scarring. Fibrosis assessment may use platelet count, AST, FIB 4, ELF testing, transient elastography or imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan this test diagnose hepatitis?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Viral hepatitis requires specific antigen, antibody or molecular tests. Liver enzymes may be raised or normal and cannot identify the virus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan normal liver blood tests rule out liver disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Some liver conditions cause normal or only mildly abnormal blood results, particularly early disease or established fibrosis. Risk factors and symptoms remain important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens after an abnormal liver result?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA GP may repeat the panel, review alcohol, weight, medicines and supplements, and request bilirubin, AST, full blood count, clotting, hepatitis screening, autoimmune tests, iron studies, ultrasound or fibrosis assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan this test monitor medicines that affect the liver?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may provide selected information, but medicine monitoring must follow the prescriber's requested markers, timing and action thresholds. This panel may not contain every test required for a particular medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat liver symptoms need urgent medical assessment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeek urgent help for vomiting blood, black stools, severe abdominal pain, collapse, confusion, marked drowsiness, rapidly increasing abdominal swelling, or jaundice with fever or severe illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this test check for liver cancer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These markers do not screen for or exclude liver cancer. Assessment may require examination, imaging and specialist tests based on symptoms and risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre the laboratories UKAS accredited and CQC registered?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamples are processed through UKAS accredited laboratories within a CQC registered diagnostic pathway. Collection equipment is UKCA and CE marked and supported by an ISO 13485 quality management framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"liver_footer_note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedical guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis panel measures selected liver enzymes and blood proteins. It cannot confirm that the liver is healthy or diagnose the cause of an abnormal result.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeek urgent help for vomiting blood, black stools, severe abdominal pain, collapse, confusion, marked drowsiness, rapidly increasing abdominal swelling, or jaundice with fever or severe illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShare persistent, changing or markedly abnormal results with a GP. Do not stop alcohol suddenly if dependent, or start, stop or change medicines from a home result alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54410033234259,"sku":"478-liver-panel-test","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/7918\/4211\/files\/Home_Liver_Function_Test_UK_-_Liver_Blood_Test_Kit.png?v=1785172873","url":"https:\/\/gracebelgravia.com\/products\/liver-panel-test","provider":"Grace Belgravia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}