You need to have blood work done in order to determine the health of your liver. Your doctor or a walk-in clinic will be able to help you.
Instructions
Who can order blood work
1. Talk to your primary care physician or the professionals on staff at a local walk-in clinic about the lab work you need for the information you seek.
2. Explain to the provider why you are concerned about the health of your liver. For example, do you have a family history of liver disease, are you are a heavy drinker, or do you just want to know? Some of the tests ordered might include a liver function panel or hepatic panel, which will check for blood levels of total protein, albumin, bilirubin and liver enzymes.
3. Find a laboratory that will draw the blood and test it on-site. Ask how long it takes to get the results.
4. The provider that ordered the blood work will contact you with the results of the tests. You can request a copy of the lab work.
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