Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why can kidney and liver function be tested by simple blood tests, but other organs cannot? why can't all organs be tested this way? just wondering
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Basic biology: The kidney's best-known function is to remove waste from the blood, so that's easy to understand. Liver function tests is actually a misnomer -- these measure stuff released when the liver is injured. Similar tests exist for heart muscle, and blood gases are a marker for lung function, but your history and physical exam are more helpful as screens.
Answered 7/2/2016
1.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Just diagnosed w/lupus.Only symptom I have is muscle & joint pain.Blood tests say kidney & liver functions normal.Can I eventually get other symptoms?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Low platelets 90-130k, saw hematologist, blood tested for cancer/disorders. Liver/kidney/immune tests ok. Can platelets just be low for no reason?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Obliterated costophrenic angle,pleural effusion,normal blood picture&WBCs count,normal liver & kidney function tests,normal CA 19-9,cause of effusion?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
CT scan noted trace ascites in pelvis. Unremarkable organs (liver, pancreas, gallbladder, kidneys, etc). Cyst on right ovary. 37yo female. Unremarkable blood work including liver enzymes and kidney function. What could cause a note of trace ascites?
I had a serious of blood tests done, kidney function liver thyroids it came back saying my gfr was high on borderline please explain thank you?
I donated blood yesterday, will this affect the results of a liver/kidney function blood test I am getting done next week?
Blood test results showed elevated liver enzymes and elevated kidney function. What does this mean?
Is it a requirement to have blood work, liver and kidney function testing and other tests to determine taking blood pressure medication?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
