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What Does this liver Function Test Result Mean?
hi i recently had a liver function test, the results showed increased level of bilirubin (3.4 md/dl then 2.4 mg/dl). my liver enzymes (AST and ALT) were very normal. my blood test was normal as well. i have no jaundice at all. i feel very fine but am a bit concerned about the bilirubin levels.
Thu, 18 May 2017
Hi welcome to the health care magic
Your liver enzymes value are normal Hence hepatic injury or infection is less likely...
For high bilirubin investigate for hemolytic anemia
For that following investigation done....
_CBC
_PS examination
_reticulocyte count
_serum LDH
If no hemolysis present then with normal enzymes value it can be Gilbert syndrome like condition in which Pateint lives normal life but bilirubin remain elevated
Take care
Clinical correlation needed here
Hope your concern solved
Consult physician or gastroenterologist for examination
Your liver enzymes value are normal Hence hepatic injury or infection is less likely...
For high bilirubin investigate for hemolytic anemia
For that following investigation done....
_CBC
_PS examination
_reticulocyte count
_serum LDH
If no hemolysis present then with normal enzymes value it can be Gilbert syndrome like condition in which Pateint lives normal life but bilirubin remain elevated
Take care
Clinical correlation needed here
Hope your concern solved
Consult physician or gastroenterologist for examination
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