About Liver Function Test
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and simple blood draw procedure.Provides a comprehensive snapshot of liver health and function.Essential for early detection of liver diseases like hepatitis and fatty liver.Helps monitor the effectiveness of treatments and medications.Quick results, typically available within a day.No radiation or significant discomfort involved./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Evaluation of symptoms like jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes), dark urine, or pale stools.
- Unexplained fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, or swelling.
- Suspected liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease).
- Monitoring known liver conditions and treatment response.
- Assessment before starting medications that may affect the liver.
- Routine check-up for individuals with risk factors like high alcohol consumption or obesity.
How to prepare
- Fasting for 8-12 hours is often required; follow your doctor's specific instructions.
- Inform your doctor about all medications, supplements, and herbs you are taking.
- Wear clothing with loose sleeves for easy access to your arm.
- Stay well-hydrated before the test unless instructed otherwise.
- No other special physical preparation is needed.
Risks & possible complications
- Minimal risks associated with a standard blood draw.
- Slight pain, bruising, or bleeding at the needle puncture site.
- Very rare risk of infection or fainting (vasovagal response).
- No direct risks to liver function from the test itself.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate resumption of normal activities and diet after the blood draw.
- Apply light pressure with a cotton ball to the puncture site if there is minor bleeding.
- Keep the bandage on for a short while as advised.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Your gastroenterologist will discuss the results and any necessary next steps during a follow-up consultation.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 0 days (Immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering liver function test in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with gastroenterology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform liver function test. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for liver function test compare across other countries where we have data.
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Gastroenterologists for Liver Function Test
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform liver function test and provide pre- and post-operative care in Turkey.
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