Liver Function

$45.00

Results: 1 to 3 days

Collection: blood draw

Biomarkers: 6

Did you know?: The liver is the only organ that can regenerate itself. With the right nutrition, reduced toxic load, and lifestyle support, the liver can rebuild itself. But only if you give it the chance

How important is the liver? Nearly all the blood that leaves the stomach and intestines passes through the liver for processing.

How to order: all Liver Function tests are included as part of The Essentials+ BioMap. A stand-alone Liver Function panel is not for sale at this time.

BioMap included tests are listed below.

    • Reference range: 3–55 U/L (lower is better)

    • Optimal range: <15

    • GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase) is one of the first enzymes to rise in response to liver damage.

    • It’s an invaluable early-warning signal, as many liver diseases develop slowly and silently, potentially leading to irreversible damage.

    • Reference range: 9–46 U/L

    • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme produced primarily in the liver, skeletal and heart muscle.

    • ALT rises in the instance of liver disease.

    • ALT is present in the liver in a higher concentration than AST and is more specific for differentiating liver injury from muscle damage.

    • Reference range: 10–40 U/L

    • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme found in the liver and in cardiac and skeletal muscle.

    • AST may rise in liver, heart, and muscle disorders. It can also rise following strenuous, prolonged exercise.

    • Reference range: 36–130 U/L

    • Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found primarily in bone and the liver.

    • Elevated levels may indicate the presence of bone or liver disorders.

    • It is commonly increased when the bile duct is blocked which may be caused by gallstones.

    • Reference range: 3.6–5.1 g/dL

    • Albumin is the largest portion of total blood protein. It transports various metals, drugs, and metabolites throughout the body, including hormones.

    • Like SHBG, it helps in determining the amount of free and bioavailable testosterone in the body.

    • Decreased blood albumin may indicate many disorders including poor nutrition and advanced liver disease.

    • Modest decreases in albumin may be seen in people with low thyroid gland function and protein-losing conditions.

    • Reference range: 0.2–1.2 mg/dL

    • Bilirubin is the main pigment in bile and a major product of normal red cell breakdown.

    • It is helpful in evaluating liver function, various anemias and in evaluating jaundice, yellowing of the skin.