What does it detect?
Firstly, it is a major organ, part of the digestive tract, with more than 500 essential functions for everyday life.
- Metabolic Function.
- Secretarial Function.
- Immunizing Function.
- Excretory Function.
- Other Functions.
Why get one?
To begin with, the liver function tests how well the organ works and if it lacks certain enzymes.
Furthermore, it is recommended in the following situations:
- Determination of organ damage.
- Monitoring the side effects of certain medicines on the Liver.
- You have symptoms of a problem.
- Suffer from specific diabetes, high blood pressure, anaemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.
- Excessive alcohol consumption.
- You have a family history of organ disease.
6 BioMarkers:
- Total Bilirubin: made by the body and is excreted in the bile. Elevated bilirubin levels may indicate an obstruction of bile flow or a problem in the processing of bile by the organ function.
- ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase): measures any gallbladder or bone disease.
- ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) indicates damage caused by alcohol, drugs or viruses.
- Albumin: helps maintain the osmotic pressure between the blood vessels and tissues.
- Total Protein: measures the amount of Protein in your blood.
- AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) measures your blood’s enzyme aspartate aminotransferase level.
How does it work?
So, please make your Liver sampling options near me appointment online. Then, visit us on-site at the clinic to have your blood drawn by our Registered Clinician. Please note that you must present your ID for your appointment.
Order your appointment online or walk-in same day to take your test.
Perform the sample with our staff and hand to the Laboratory Scientists for processing.
Lastly, once your results are ready, we will send you an email with your Result. Also you can view the report in your Dashboard.
How long do the results take?
Our target turnaround time for the results is one working day. However, the turnaround time is a guide only and sometimes depends on assay run schedules.
Sample Safety at the Clinic
However, the Medicines Online outpatient clinic for liver function in Battersea/Clapham Junction is 2 mins from the tube. Therefore, easy access for Londoners means easy and fast testing with our fast results policy. Also, the clinic staff directly communicate with laboratory staff on site due to the convenient location.
Sample Processing
Also, your sample will be processed quickly and without clotting issues from any transportation or heat issues. Finally, we can advise that sample management is a liver blood testing at home priority for our Laboratory Scientists who have experience in the management of blood and the full range of liver sampling options. So don’t delay. Know you are limited and get checked,
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please get in touch with customer service before the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.
Please note that we do not draw blood from children under 16.
Why Choose Us?
- The Latest laboratory Technology
- Deal Direct Laboratory Best Prices
- Deal Direct Laboratory Best Support
- Result Certificate Issued by Confidential Email (No SMS)
- MHRA Registered IVD Devices
- Support via WhatsApp during business hours
What are the common Questions?
Q: What are the symptoms of this disease?
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- A: There are no symptoms, especially in the early stages. The most common symptoms are non-specific, like fatigue or tiredness, itchy skin, loss of sex drive, and dark urine.
- Q: If I drink alcohol, can it be a risk for disease?
- A: Yes, it can; that’s why men should limit alcohol to 3-4 drinks daily and women to 1-2 drinks daily.
- Q: Can the damage be reversed?
- A: It is a unique organ and the only one that can regenerate. Complications can occur when regeneration is incomplete or prevented by the progressive development of scar tissue.
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Q: What does it do?
- A: It has over 500 essential bodily functions, including blood filtering.
- Q: How can you determine the health of it?
- A: You can determine its health by taking some blood tests. Its panel function includes several blood tests that detect inflammation (hepatitis), disease, infection and damage.
- Q: Can hepatitis affect?
- A: Yes, it can. Vaccines are available for hepatitis A and C but not for hepatitis C.
- Q: How can I keep it healthy?
- A: You can limit the amount of alcohol you’re drinking or the consumption of dietary fats, do not use illegal drugs, get vaccinated for hepatitis A or B, use condoms when having sex, and do not mix medications and alcohol simultaneously.
- Q: What is the best diet to follow for its health?
- A: High-fibre foods, fresh vegetables and fruits, whole-grain bread, rice and cereals. You should also skip high-fat, saturated food, sugar, and salt. Also, you need to drink a lot of water to help prevent dehydration.
- Q: What does happen if I receive abnormal results?
- A: Abnormal test results are common; most people with these results have a normal function. An infection or reaction to medication might affect your test results, and sometimes, a repeat test is all that’s needed.
- Q: Should I see a specialist if I have abnormal results?
- A: Not necessarily. If your results are abnormal, your GP can advise on the next steps to determine the cause and assess the problem and any associated damage.
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Q: How is it performed?
- A: Our certified nurse will draw a blood sample from your arm.
- First, she will use an alcohol wipe to clean your skin. She ties a band around your upper arm to make your veins swell with blood. This will help her find a vein more easily.
- Once she finds a vein, she will insert a needle attached to a vial and draw the blood. It may fill one or more vials.
Scientific Data from Instrument and Reagent Supplier
Testing Technology Method:
Fully automatic biochemistry analyser
Limit of Detection:
- Albumin: 10 g/L
- ALP: 1 U/L
- ALT: 10 U/L
- AST: 10 U/L
- Total Bilirubin: 1.71 umol/L
- Total Protein: 2 g/L
Accuracy and Precision:
- Albumin: The approximate error is < ± 4%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 3%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 5%.
- ALP: The approximate error is < ± 10%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 1.10%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 1.83%.
- ALT: The approximate error is < ± 15%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 5%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 10%.
- AST: The approximate error is < ± 10%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 5%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 6%.
- Total Bilirubin: The approximate error is < ± 10%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 2.53%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 2.80%.
- Total Protein: The approximate error is < ± 4%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 3%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 3%.
Measuring Ranges:
- Albumin: 10~60 g/L
- ALP: 1~1200 U/L
- ALT: 10~800 U/L
- AST: 10~800 U/L
- Total Bilirubin: 1.71~684 umol/L
- Total Protein: 2~100 g/L
Validation-Active Information:
- EQA: Yes
- Inter-laboratory validations
- Periodic according to validation schedule
- Event-triggered- Qc/Calibration/New materials/Batch
Accuracy and Precision:
The accuracy relies on the approximate error percentage. This percentage is the percentage deviation from the actual result. The precision relies on the within-assay coefficient of variations and the between-assay coefficient. The within-assay coefficient of variations is the variance of the result value if the same test was analysed again. The between assay coefficient is the variance of the result value if the same sample was reprocessed from the beginning again.
In range results:
Albumin:
34~48 g/L
ALP:
44~147 U/L
ALT:
- Females: 5~35 U/L
- Males: 5~40 U/L
AST:
8~40 U/L
Total Bilirubin:
3.4~20.5 umol/L
Total Protein:
60~83 g/L
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Shipping and Return Policies
Appointment:
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact the customer service prior to the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.
Shipping & Return:
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To Qualify for any return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. Not used, not opened, unworn, in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please return to: Medicines Online, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesonline.org.uk/return-policy/
We offer next day delivery; however courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. And orders placed by 1pm are dispatched on the same day.
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