Liver function is an important item in our daily physical examination, which can effectively analyze the liver health status of patients based on the results of the examination. If the liver function is poor, timely treatment and adjustment are needed. The biggest benefit of liver function examination is that it can detect liver lesions early. So, what is Liver Function No.1 examination?
What is Liver Function Test No.1
Liver function reflects the physiological function of the liver, and liver function examination aims to detect the presence of liver diseases, the degree of liver damage, identify the cause of liver disease, judge prognosis, and differentiate the causes of jaundice. Often choose several representative indicators to understand liver function, such as protein metabolism function test, bilirubin metabolism function test, liver dye excretion test, and various serum enzyme tests. Including bilirubin, albumin, globulin, transaminase, biliary enzymes, serum ammonia, clotting time, etc.
The detection of liver function is particularly sensitive and important for the diagnosis of liver diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis. When these lesions occur, they first affect the metabolic function, immune function, synthesis function, etc. of the liver, making these highly sensitive indicators reflected in liver function tests.
What should be noted in liver function examination
Liver function examination is a particularly routine examination item, and some things must be paid attention to before this examination, because the results of liver function examination will be affected by many factors. When people go for the examination, they must maintain a reasonable diet, have sufficient rest time, and avoid taking some liver damaging drugs. They should also avoid excessive alcohol consumption in the two days before the examination.
It is generally better to take blood for liver function testing on an empty stomach in the morning, mainly because serum protein, fat, and sugar may change after eating. Therefore, taking blood on an empty stomach can better ensure the accuracy of liver function testing. Therefore, if you want to check liver function, you must go to the hospital for blood testing on weekdays from Monday to Friday without eating in the morning.
Generally speaking, liver function tests should be conducted at least once a year for healthy individuals, while some patients with liver or other diseases may require a check-up every three months. Only regular liver function tests can effectively prevent liver disease from worsening without realizing it. The liver is one of the most important internal organs in our body, so everyone must pay attention to and cherish it in their daily lives.
