Liver & Digestion

Your liver processes nutrients and clears toxins. Liver function tests (SGPT, SGOT, bilirubin) and abdominal ultrasound help evaluate fatty liver, jaundice, and digestive complaints.

Tests That Check Your Liver & Digestion

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SGPT / ALT

A liver enzyme that leaks into blood when liver cells are stressed.

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SGOT / AST

A liver enzyme also found in muscles and the heart.

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Bilirubin

The yellow pigment that causes jaundice when it builds up.

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Alkaline Phosphatase

An enzyme from liver and bone, raised with bile-flow or bone activity.

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Ultrasound Abdomen

A painless scan of liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and other belly organs.

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HBsAg

Screens for hepatitis B virus infection of the liver.

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Stool Routine

Examines stool for infection, parasites, and digestion clues.

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Stool Occult Blood

Detects hidden blood in stool that the eye cannot see.

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Fatty Liver Liver Function Infection

Specialists Who Can Help

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Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologists care for the digestive system — stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas. Liver function t…

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Disclaimer: This information is for patient education only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified doctor.