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I drank 26oz of vodka three days prior to a liver functions test, should i expect my results to be abnormal?

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Possibly: Would depend if they were normal beforehand also.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/8/2017

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Yes: 2 drinks for men and 1 drink per day for women allowed now For binge drinking 4 for men and 3 for women So be careful please

Dr Hegab and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2017

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A member asked:

I drank 26oz of vodka three days prior to a liver functions test, should i expect my results to be abnormal?

11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Dr Hegab and 6 doctors agreed

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