Diagnostic Test for Jaundice

Test For Jaundice

Jaundice is yellowish discoloration of the skin, sclera and mucous membranes due to hyper bilirubinemia and deposition of bile pigments.

The registered medical practitioner or doctor will perform a physical exam. This may reveal liver swelling.

1. - A bilirubin blood test will be done. 
2. - Other tests vary, but may include.

• Hepatitis virus panel to look for infection of the liver.
• Liver function tests to determine how well the liver is working.
• Complete blood count to check for low blood count or anemia.
• Abdominal ultrasound.
• Abdominal CT scan.
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
• Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram (PTCA).
• Liver biopsy.
• Cholesterol level.
• Prothrombin time.

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