Liver Health Plus Panel – 8 Tests

Liver Health Plus Panel – 8 Tests $49 other lab $129 

Comprehensive Evaluation of Liver Function, Inflammation, and Disease Risk 

The Liver Health Plus Panel provides a more advanced and complete picture of your liver's health. It evaluates key biomarkers associated with liver function, bile flow, fibrosis risk, and potential damage from conditions like fatty liver, viral hepatitis, or iron overload. This panel is ideal for individuals at higher risk of liver disease or those being actively monitored for liver health. 

✅ Included Tests 

1. Liver Enzymes 

• ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase): Elevated in liver cell injury. 
• AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase): Indicates liver or muscle damage. 
• ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase): Elevated in bile duct obstruction or cholestasis. 
• GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase): Often elevated with ALP in liver or bile duct disorders. 

2. Bilirubin (Total and Direct) 

Measures bilirubin levels. Elevation may indicate liver dysfunction, bile duct problems, or red blood cell breakdown. 

3. Albumin 

A protein produced by the liver. Low levels may signal chronic liver disease or poor nutrition. 

4. Prothrombin Time (PT)/INR 

Assesses liver's ability to produce clotting factors. Prolonged time may reflect impaired liver function. 

5. Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) 

A tumor marker used to screen or monitor for liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma), especially in chronic liver disease. 

6. Ferritin 

Reflects iron storage. High levels may indicate inflammation or iron overload. 

7. Iron Panel 

Includes serum iron, TIBC, and transferrin saturation to assess for hemochromatosis—a genetic cause of liver disease. 

8. Ceruloplasmin and Copper (optional) 

Useful for diagnosing Wilson’s disease, a rare genetic disorder affecting copper metabolism. 

🩺 Why Is This Testing Important? 

The liver plays a critical role in digestion, detoxification, and metabolic regulation. Early detection of liver dysfunction—before symptoms like jaundice or fatigue appear—allows for timely treatment or lifestyle adjustments that may prevent serious complications, including cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure. 

👨⚕️ Who Should Consider This Panel? 

This advanced panel is recommended for those who: 
- Have a history of liver disease or elevated liver enzymes 
- Use alcohol frequently or have past substance use 
- Are taking medications that affect liver function 
- Have symptoms such as fatigue, abdominal pain, or jaundice 
- Have a family history of liver conditions (e.g., hemochromatosis, Wilson’s disease) 
- Are diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, obesity, or diabetes 
- Are at risk of viral hepatitis due to lifestyle, travel, or occupation