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Liver Health
The liver is one of the most vital organs in the body, responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, bile production, and overall metabolic regulation. It can be affected by a variety of conditions, including infections, chronic liver disease, inflammation, scarring, bile duct obstructions, clotting abnormalities, and liver dysfunction. Often, significant liver damage occurs silently, without noticeable symptoms, making early detection essential to preserve liver function and prevent long-term complications.
Our Liver Health Test Profile provides a comprehensive assessment of liver function and overall liver health. By analysing a range of key biomarkers, this test equips your doctor with the insights needed to detect early signs of liver disease, monitor ongoing conditions, and implement timely interventions to safeguard your health.
Livercomprehensive liver panel
48 hrsresults turnaround
GPled interpretation
UKASaccredited lab
Why a Liver Health test matters
Your liver performs hundreds of essential jobs — processing nutrients, filtering toxins, making proteins and aiding digestion — and it often keeps going without complaint even when under strain. Liver problems can develop silently, so blood testing is one of the best ways to detect them early.
This comprehensive panel measures liver enzymes, bilirubin, bile acids, proteins and more for a complete view. It's useful if you have risk factors such as a higher alcohol intake or fatty liver, or simply want a thorough baseline — and every result is reviewed and explained by a GP.
What's included in your Liver Health test
Thirteen markers across enzymes, bile, proteins and more.
Liver enzymes
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) — an enzyme indicating liver cell damage.
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) — another enzyme signalling liver injury.
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) — helps detect bile duct obstruction or liver disease.
- Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT) — an enzyme linked to liver and bile duct health.
- Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) — indicates tissue damage, including liver tissue.
Bilirubin & bile
- Total Bilirubin — measures liver excretion function and helps detect jaundice.
- Direct Bilirubin — the processed form, giving further detail on liver excretion.
- Bile Acids — assess the liver's ability to process and excrete bile.
Proteins (synthetic function)
- Albumin — a protein reflecting the liver's synthetic function.
- Globulin — contributes to assessing overall liver protein production.
- Total Protein — measures overall protein levels in the blood.
Additional markers
- Ferritin — indicates iron storage and can reflect liver inflammation.
- Copper — evaluates for metabolic liver disorders.
What this panel assesses
Liver cell healthEnzymes that rise when liver cells are under strain or damaged.
Bile flowBilirubin and bile acids that reflect how well bile is processed.
Synthetic functionProteins the liver makes, showing how well it's working.
Wider pictureIron storage and copper, relevant to certain liver conditions.
How it works
Book onlineChoose a time that suits you, or call us. Most checks can be booked online.
Quick blood sampleA short, comfortable appointment at one of our clinical sites — around 15 minutes.
Expert lab analysisYour sample is processed by a locally based UKAS-accredited laboratory.
GP-reviewed resultsWithin 48 hours, a GP reviews and explains your results — with clear, personalised advice.
Is this test right for you?
It's a sensible choice if you:
Drink more than you'd likeA higher alcohol intake that may be affecting your liver.
Are at risk of fatty liverHigher weight, raised cholesterol or diabetes.
Take long-term medicationSome medicines can affect the liver over time.
Want a thorough baselineA complete picture of how your liver is working.
Why choose Solasta
GP interpretation, not softwareEvery result is reviewed and explained by an experienced local GP — so you know what it means and what to do next.
Accurate, accredited resultsAnalysed by a locally based UKAS-accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) for reliable, fast diagnostics.
Continuity of careMore than a one-off test — discreet, unhurried care with ongoing support and follow-up if needed.
What to know before your appointment
Avoid alcohol
Please avoid alcohol for 24–48 hours before your test, as it can raise liver enzymes — particularly GGT — and affect your results.
Fasting may be required
You may be asked to fast before this test, particularly for bile acids. We'll let you know what's needed when you book.
Avoid strenuous exercise
Avoid strenuous or unaccustomed exercise for 48 hours beforehand, as it can raise enzymes such as AST and LDH that are also found in muscle.
Stay hydrated
Please ensure you are well hydrated prior to your appointment, as being dehydrated may make the blood draw more difficult.
Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Biotin (Vitamin B7) is a common component of many multivitamins and is also available as a standalone supplement. Biotin is known to interfere with laboratory testing and can affect various blood results. Unless prescribed by your doctor, we recommend stopping supplementation at least 48 hours prior to testing. If the supplement has been prescribed, please speak with your doctor before stopping.
Liver Health FAQs
What does this test measure?
Liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, LDH), bilirubin and bile acids, proteins (albumin, globulin, total protein) and additional markers (ferritin and copper).
Should I avoid alcohol before the test?
Yes — avoid alcohol for 24–48 hours beforehand, as it can raise liver enzymes such as GGT and affect your results.
Do I need to fast?
You may be asked to fast, particularly for bile acids. We'll confirm what's required when you book.
Should I avoid exercise?
Yes — strenuous exercise can raise enzymes such as AST and LDH, so avoid it for 48 hours before your test.
How long do results take?
Results are typically ready within 48 hours of your sample reaching the laboratory, after which a GP reviews and explains them.
Will a doctor explain my results?
Yes. Your results are interpreted by an experienced GP with personalised guidance and any recommended next steps.
How is the sample taken?
A simple blood sample is taken at one of our clinical sites in a short, comfortable appointment of around 15 minutes.
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Ready to understand your health?
Book your Liver Health test online, or call us — NI 028 40 648 486 · ROI +353 1906 1950.
Book your Liver Health test online, or call us — NI 028 40 648 486 · ROI +353 1906 1950.