Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A liver function test checks how ...

An at-home liver test can check for liver disease or help monitor an ongoing condition by measuring certain proteins, enzymes, and bilirubin in your blood. Taking this test can help shed light on the ...

The following are at-home tests that can help a person monitor their liver health. People need to contact their doctor if they receive a test result indicating they may have reduced liver function. A ...

What Is a Liver Ultrasound? A liver ultrasound is a type of abdominal ultrasound, an imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures in your abdomen, ...

No single blood test can diagnose liver cancer, but liver cancer blood tests can detect signs of liver dysfunction. Depending on a person’s signs and symptoms, a doctor may recommend further testing, ...

Elevated liver enzymes can occur for many reasons. Most often, elevated liver enzymes are temporary and resolve on their own without treatment. Occasionally, elevated liver enzymes require additional ...