Laboratory Testing

Accurate and Comprehensive Diagnostics for Optimal Liver Care

• Why is Laboratory Testing Essential for Liver Disease Diagnosis?

  Laboratory testing plays a vital role in diagnosing, monitoring, and managing liver diseases. At Central Gastro, our state-of-the-art laboratory provides a full range of advanced tests to evaluate liver function, detect underlying conditions, and assess the severity of liver damage. These tests guide personalized treatment plans and ongoing care for better outcomes.

  Comprehensive Range of Liver Disease Lab Tests

  1. Blood Tests for Liver Function

  • Liver Function Tests (LFTs): 
  • Prothrombin Time (PT) and INR: 
  • Ammonia Levels: 

  2. Viral Hepatitis Screening

  • Hepatitis A, B, and C Panels: 
    • Detects active or past infections and evaluates immunity to hepatitis viruses.
  • HBV DNA and HCV RNA Tests: 
    • Quantifies viral load for monitoring and treatment planning.
  • Hepatitis D and E Testing: 
    • For less common forms of hepatitis.

  3. Autoimmune Liver Disease Tests

  • Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (ANA): 
    • Identifies autoimmune activity affecting the liver.
  • Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibodies (ASMA): 
    • Helps diagnose autoimmune hepatitis.
  • Liver-Kidney Microsomal Antibodies (LKM): 
    • Specific for autoimmune liver conditions.

  4. Genetic and Metabolic Liver Disease Tests

  • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Test: 
    • Screens for a genetic condition affecting liver function.
  • Copper Studies of Serum and Urine
    • Diagnose Wilson’s disease, a genetic disorder causing copper accumulation.
  • Iron Studies (Ferritin, Transferrin Saturation): 

  5. Non-Invasive Fibrosis and Cirrhosis Markers

  • Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score: 
    • Uses serum markers to estimate liver scarring.

  6. Tumor Marker Tests

  • Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP): 
    • Monitors for hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).
  • Des-Gamma-Carboxy Prothrombin (DCP): 
    • Another marker for liver cancer screening.

  7. Tests for Fatty Liver Disease

  • Lipid Panel: 
    • Assesses cholesterol and triglycerides, linked to NAFLD/MASLD.
  • HbA1c and Blood Glucose Levels: 
    • Screens for associated metabolic conditions like diabetes.
  • Adiponectin and Leptin Levels: 
    • Emerging markers for advanced fatty liver disease evaluation.

  8. Infection and Inflammation Markers

  9. Nutritional Assessment Tests

  • Vitamin and Mineral Levels: 
    • Checks for deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and minerals like zinc and selenium.

  Conditions Diagnosed and Monitored with Liver Lab Testing

  • Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD/MASLD): Early detection of liver fat accumulation and progression.
  • Hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E): Diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
  • Cirrhosis: Assessment of liver scarring and function.
  • Autoimmune Liver Diseases: Comprehensive evaluation for conditions like autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).
  • Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma): Early detection and ongoing monitoring.
  • Genetic Liver Disorders: Wilson’s disease, hemochromatosis, and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.