Can liver function tests (five items) detect hepatitis B?
Sep 25, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Gao Jun
Introduction
The five-item liver function test primarily includes indicators such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, and indirect bilirubin. These indicators mainly reflect the extent of liver damage and functional status, and can be used to assess whether there are liver diseases. However, the five-item liver function test can only reflect the functional state of the liver and cannot directly detect the presence of hepatitis B virus.
Under normal circumstances, the term "liver function five-item test" refers to a panel of five liver function tests, which cannot directly detect hepatitis B. The specific analysis is as follows:
The five indicators in liver function tests mainly include alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, and indirect bilirubin. These indicators primarily reflect the degree of liver damage and functional status, helping to determine whether there are liver diseases. However, the liver function five-item test only reflects the functional state of the liver and cannot directly detect the presence of hepatitis B virus.
To confirm a diagnosis of hepatitis B, further testing for hepatitis B virus markers is required. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, ensure adequate rest, moderately supplement nutrients such as vitamins, proteins, and minerals, avoid excessive alcohol consumption, and avoid exposure to routes through which hepatitis B virus may be transmitted, all of which help protect liver health.
