Abdominal Health profile test LIS Code: NW-02
Book an Abdominal Health Profile to assess liver, kidney, and pancreatic function. Ideal for abdominal symptoms, ongoing monitoring, and proactive health screening.
What's included in this profile
- An enzyme found mainly in the liver
- Raised levels can indicate liver inflammation or damage
- Commonly checked alongside AST to assess liver health
- An enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands
- Helps digest carbohydrates
- Raised levels can indicate pancreatitis or other pancreatic issues
- An enzyme found in the liver, heart and muscles
- Raised levels can suggest liver or muscle damage
- Used alongside ALT to help pinpoint the cause of liver stress
- A waste product from normal muscle breakdown, filtered by the kidneys
- Raised levels can indicate reduced kidney function
- Used to calculate eGFR (estimated kidney filtration rate)
- Measures red cells, white cells and platelets
- A foundational test for overall health, anaemia and infection
- The 'Differential' breaks white cells down by specific type
- An enzyme sensitive to liver and bile duct problems
- Often raised with alcohol intake or bile flow issues
- Helps confirm whether a raised ALP is liverrelated
- An enzyme produced by the pancreas to help digest fats
- A more specific marker than amylase for pancreatic problems
- Raised levels often indicate pancreatitis
- A waste product from protein breakdown, filtered by the kidneys
- Raised levels can indicate reduced kidney function or dehydration
- Interpreted alongside creatinine for a fuller picture
- A waste product from the breakdown of purines in food and cells
- Raised levels are linked to gout and kidney stones
- Also checked as part of general metabolic screening
About this profile
The abdominal region contains essential organs that support digestion, metabolism, detoxification, and the removal of waste from the body. The liver, kidneys, and pancreas each play a vital role in processing nutrients, filtering toxins, regulating enzymes, and maintaining overall metabolic balance. When these organs become stressed or impaired, symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, digestive changes, or fatigue may develop. Regular blood testing provides an effective way to monitor abdominal organ health, detect early dysfunction, and prevent long-term complications.
Indications for testing
The Abdominal Health Profile is suitable for individuals who are:
– Experiencing ongoing abdominal discomfort, bloating, indigestion, or irregular digestion.
– Living with diagnosed liver, kidney, or pancreatic conditions requiring consistent monitoring.
– Investigating symptoms such as unexplained fatigue, nausea, vomiting, swelling, or reduced appetite.
– Completing routine health screening, especially those with alcohol use, metabolic conditions, long-term medication use, or a family history of abdominal organ disease.
What can be detected?
This profile evaluates a range of key markers linked to abdominal organ performance:
Liver health:
– Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) and Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): Indicators of liver inflammation or damage.
– Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (Gamma-GT): Associated with liver and bile duct function; often elevated in alcohol-related liver issues or bile obstruction.
Kidney function:
– Urea and Creatinine: Waste products filtered by the kidneys; abnormal levels may suggest impaired kidney function.
– Uric Acid: Elevated levels can indicate kidney strain, metabolic imbalance, or conditions such as gout.
Pancreatic function:
– Amylase and Lipase: Enzymes essential for digestion; abnormal levels may indicate pancreatitis or other pancreatic disorders.
Blood health:
– Full Blood Count (FBC): Assesses red cells, white cells, and platelets to identify potential infection, inflammation, or anaemia.
By analysing these markers together, the Abdominal Health Profile provides a targeted assessment of early signs of organ stress, inflammation, or dysfunction.
Who is this test for?
This test is recommended for individuals experiencing persistent abdominal symptoms, those with a personal or family history of liver, pancreas, or kidney disease, and anyone seeking a proactive evaluation of their abdominal organ function. It is also beneficial for people at increased risk due to lifestyle habits such as alcohol intake, high-fat diets, or chronic medical conditions.
