Healthy Liver

WHAT?

At-home sample collection devices for monitoring liver function. Laboratory results are provided within 5 days.

WHY?

The liver plays a significant role in metabolism, digestion, detoxification and elimination of substances from the body. A liver function test can help diagnose and monitor liver disease or damage by looking at liver enzymes.

WHO & WHEN?

If you consume alcohol regularly or excessively from time to time, or both, it is a good idea to check the health of your liver. If your liver loses its ability to function properly, you are likely to experience:

• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Itchy skin
• Chronic fatigue

More serious liver damage will result in symptoms that can include:

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• Vomiting blood
• Dark urine
• Dark, tarry stools
• Build-up of fluid in the legs (oedema) and abdomen (ascites)

HOW?

This sample kit contains a finger-prick blood collection device and clear instructions. With it you can collect a sample at home. Samples are couriered to and tested at the BioSmart accredited pathology laboratory.

Blood is tested for:

• Bilirubin (Total)
• Bilirubin (Direct)
• Total Protein
• Albumin
• Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
• Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
• Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
• Gamma-glutamyl Transferase (GGT)

Your liver health report will come in an easy-to-understand format with a detailed breakdown of results, what they mean and your next steps.