Everyone knows that during our routine physical examination, there is a test called liver function test, which still requires blood drawing. This makes many friends who feel dizzy and afraid of pain very nervous. Regular physical examinations can provide a general understanding of one's physical condition, which is definitely beneficial and harmless. So what does liver function examination include? What else should we pay attention to?
What are the liver function tests including
1. Liver function examination is a test that uses various biochemical testing methods to detect various indicators related to liver function metabolism, in order to reflect the basic condition of liver function. Liver function examination mainly reflects the degree of liver parenchymal damage.
2. The project usually includes the detection of liver protein metabolism function, bilirubin and bile acid metabolism function, enzymatic indicators, lipid metabolism function, liver excretion and detoxification function, which are all items that people need to regularly check.
Things to pay attention to in liver function examination
1. Before the liver function test, one cannot eat or drink water and must maintain an empty stomach. Because if food is consumed before the liver function test, the composition of the serum will definitely change. During the laboratory test, chemical reagents are added to the extracted blood.
2. The night before the liver function test, alcohol should not be consumed, spicy food should not be eaten, greasy food should not be eaten, and light food should be the main choice. It should be noted that one should not stay up late or take medication the night before the examination, otherwise it may lead to elevated transaminase levels and abnormal liver function tests.
It turns out that liver function includes so many items, and there are really many things to pay attention to during the examination, the first of which is not eating breakfast. But it should be noted that regular physical examinations are also beneficial to our health. Although drawing blood may be a bit painful, overcoming it and having a reassuring result for ourselves and our families is the most important thing.
