{"title":"Liver and Kidney Function Blood Tests UK | Home Kits","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.imylk{--ink:#25211f;--soft:#665f59;--wine:#774d55;--green:#52675d;--gold:#b59669;--ivory:#f3eee7;--paper:#fbfaf8;--line:#d7cdc3;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);font:16px\/1.7 inherit;overflow:hidden;container-type:inline-size}.imylk,.imylk *{box-sizing:border-box;min-width:0}.imylk img{display:block;max-width:100%}.imylk a{color:inherit;text-underline-offset:4px}.imylk h1,.imylk h2,.imylk h3{font-family:Georgia,\"Times New Roman\",serif;font-weight:400;line-height:1.12;margin:0}.imylk h1{font-size:clamp(42px,6.2vw,79px);letter-spacing:-.04em}.imylk h2{font-size:clamp(31px,4.3vw,54px);letter-spacing:-.025em}.imylk h3{font-size:clamp(23px,2.5vw,33px)}.imylk p{margin:0 0 16px}.imylk-wrap{width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 42px));margin:auto}.imylk-section{padding:clamp(54px,6.5vw,88px) 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rgba(255,255,255,.18)}.imylk-band-item:first-child{border-top:0}.imylk-hero-media{min-height:340px}.imylk-product-media{min-height:290px;padding:8px}.imylk-product-body{padding:22px 18px}.imylk-specs\u003ediv,.imylk-compare-card dl div{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:3px}.imylk-product-action .imylk-btn{max-width:none}.imylk-btn{min-height:58px!important}.imylk-review-top{grid-template-columns:64px minmax(0,1fr)}.imylk-review img{width:64px;height:64px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003carticle class=\"imylk\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"imylk-hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-hero-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-hero-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eDoctor led organ function testing from Kingston\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLiver and Kidney Function Blood Tests UK\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-lead\"\u003eTwo focused home blood testing routes for selected liver enzymes and proteins, or kidney filtration markers including creatinine, urea and eGFR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liver and kidneys perform different roles. Their blood tests should not be treated as interchangeable, and neither panel can diagnose every condition affecting the relevant organ. The value of testing depends on the clinical question, medicines, alcohol, hydration, exercise, previous results and the need for urine tests or imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-actions\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"imylk-btn dark\" href=\"#tests\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare both tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"imylk-btn light\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact the doctor led clinic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"imylk-hero-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/lifestyle_4.png?v=1785791094\" alt=\"Person considering liver and kidney function home blood testing\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-band\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap imylk-band-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-band-item\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eCollection\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo focused home tests\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-band-item\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eLiver route\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix enzymes and proteins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-band-item\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eKidney route\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrea, creatinine and eGFR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-band-item\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eBoundary\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaboratory context, not diagnosis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eChoose by organ pathway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe correct test begins with the question, not the symptom alone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA liver panel may be relevant where selected enzyme or protein monitoring is required. A kidney panel may be relevant where creatinine, urea and estimated filtration are the focus. Symptoms such as tiredness, nausea, swelling or abdominal discomfort are not specific enough to select a test without context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere symptoms are significant, rapidly worsening or accompanied by jaundice, bleeding, confusion, major changes in urine output or breathlessness, clinical assessment is more appropriate than a home kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-paths\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-path\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLiver blood testing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current home panel reports selected enzymes and proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALT, GGT and ALP provide different enzyme patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbumin, total protein and globulin add protein context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe panel does not include every liver marker or imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn abnormal result should be interpreted with history and previous tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-path\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKidney blood testing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current home panel reports selected filtration related measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatinine is affected by kidney filtration and non kidney factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeGFR is calculated rather than directly measured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrea is affected by hydration and protein metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrine ACR and repeat results may be essential to interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-alert\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeek urgent medical care rather than waiting for home testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellow skin or eyes, vomiting blood, black stools, confusion, severe abdominal pain, a major reduction in urine output, blood in the urine with severe pain, facial swelling, collapse or sudden breathlessness require prompt assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section imylk-editorial\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eA more considered testing journey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInterpret patterns rather than isolated numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiver enzymes can be affected by alcohol, medicines, metabolic health, biliary conditions, muscle injury and exercise. Kidney measurements can be affected by hydration, muscle mass, diet, medicines, supplements and acute illness. One number is rarely the whole answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-gallery\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/lifestyle_6.png?v=1785791095\" alt=\"Reviewing organ function blood testing information at home\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord the context before collecting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicines, alcohol, supplements, hydration, exercise and recent illness all matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/General_Health_Blood_Tests_UK.png?v=1785791095\" alt=\"General health blood testing pathway in the UK\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cb\u003eFocused testing has defined limits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA liver or kidney panel should not be assumed to provide a complete general health assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section\" id=\"tests\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eIt’s Me \u0026amp; You Clinic collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHome liver and kidney function blood tests\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-intro\"\u003eThese two product routes preserve the intended scope of the supplied collection while using current It’s Me \u0026amp; You Clinic product links, imagery and completely rewritten clinical guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-products\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imylk-product\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"imylk-product-media\" href=\"\/products\/liver-panel-test\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Liver_Function_Blood_Test_Home_Kit_UK.png?v=1785710570\" alt=\"Liver Function Blood Test Home Kit UK\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-product-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eSix liver markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/liver-panel-test\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eLiver Function Blood Test Home Kit UK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA focused home blood test reporting selected enzymes and proteins that can provide context about liver cell injury, biliary patterns and protein status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"imylk-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReported\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAlbumin, total protein, globulin, GGT, ALT and ALP\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMay be relevant when\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMonitoring advised by a clinician or a defined liver related question\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eImportant limit\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDoes not include bilirubin, AST, INR, platelets, viral testing, imaging or fibrosis assessment\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-product-action\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"imylk-btn light\" href=\"\/products\/liver-panel-test\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView test details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"imylk-product reverse\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"imylk-product-media\" href=\"\/products\/kidney-function-test\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Kidney_Function_Blood_Test_Home_Kit_UK.png?v=1785713657\" alt=\"Kidney Function Blood Test Home Kit UK\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-product-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eUrea, creatinine and eGFR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-function-test\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eKidney Function Blood Test Home Kit UK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA focused home blood test measuring selected waste products and calculating an estimate of kidney filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"imylk-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReported\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eUrea, creatinine and calculated eGFR\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMay be relevant when\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA defined kidney filtration or monitoring question\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eImportant limit\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDoes not include urine ACR, urinalysis, electrolytes, cystatin C, imaging or repeat measurements\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-product-action\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"imylk-btn light\" href=\"\/products\/kidney-function-test\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView test details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section imylk-compare\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eSide by side comparison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiver panel or kidney filtration test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-compare-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imylk-compare-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLiver Function Blood Test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMain purpose\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSelected liver enzyme and protein context\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReported\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eALT, GGT, ALP, albumin, total protein and globulin\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMay be relevant\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eWhere liver related monitoring or a defined clinical question is present\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNot included\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBilirubin, AST, INR, platelets, hepatitis testing, imaging or fibrosis assessment\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"imylk-compare-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKidney Function Blood Test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMain purpose\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSelected kidney filtration and waste handling context\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReported\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eUrea, creatinine and calculated eGFR\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMay be relevant\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eWhere kidney monitoring or a filtration question is appropriate\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNot included\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eUrine ACR, urinalysis, electrolytes, cystatin C, imaging or repeat measurements\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003ePlain English marker guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat each reported measurement may add\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-marker-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-marker\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eALT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn enzyme found mainly in liver cells. A raised result has several possible causes and is not a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-marker\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGGT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn enzyme influenced by alcohol, medicines and biliary conditions. It is not specific to one disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-marker\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eALP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn enzyme associated with bile ducts and bone. Other findings help indicate the likely source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-marker\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlbumin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eA protein made by the liver. Lower levels may also reflect inflammation, kidney loss or nutritional factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-marker\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTotal protein\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combined concentration of albumin and globulins in the blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-marker\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlobulin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eA calculated or measured group of proteins involved in immune and transport functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-marker\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreatinine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eA waste product affected by muscle mass, hydration, diet, exercise and kidney filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-marker\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eeGFR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eA calculated estimate of filtration. Trends, age, clinical context and urine testing can be important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-marker\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUrea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eA waste product influenced by hydration, protein intake, bleeding, catabolism and kidney function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section imylk-editorial\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003ePreparation and interpretation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImprove the usefulness of the result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-context-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-context\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecord medicines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrescription medicines, pain relief, antibiotics, herbal products and bodybuilding supplements may affect results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-context\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecord alcohol intake\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can influence liver enzyme patterns and should be considered during interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-context\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote hydration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eDehydration can increase urea and creatinine and may lower calculated eGFR temporarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-context\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvoid unaccustomed intense exercise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuscle injury and strenuous exercise can affect creatinine and selected enzyme measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-context\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReview previous results\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe direction and persistence of change may be more informative than one isolated value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-context\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlan follow up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnexpected results may require venous blood, urine testing, imaging or clinical assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eFrom order to result\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow home blood testing works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-process\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-step\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect the liver or kidney route according to the defined question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-step\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e2\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrepare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the collection instructions and record relevant medicines and context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-step\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollect\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the supplied equipment and follow every collection step carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-step\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e4\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003ePackage the sample and use the specified return pathway promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-step\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e5\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider the complete pattern and arrange proportionate follow up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section imylk-lab\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap imylk-lab-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-lab-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eLaboratory analysis and reporting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA defined pathway after the sample leaves your home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiver enzymes, proteins, creatinine and urea use different analytical methods. The sample must be identified, accepted, analysed using the appropriate assay and reported through the relevant secure pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current product information states UKAS accredited and CQC registered laboratory processing for these tests. Accreditation, sample stability, acceptance criteria and reporting details should still be checked on the individual product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-lab-images\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Laboratoryand_Testing_Standards.png?v=1785791094\" alt=\"Laboratory and testing standards for It’s Me and You Clinic home blood tests\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Laboratory_Analysed_Testing_You_Can_Approach_with_Confidence.png?v=1785791094\" alt=\"Laboratory analysed home blood testing information\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section imylk-clinic\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap imylk-clinic-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eClinic address\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-address\"\u003eOffice 7\u003cbr\u003eGround floor\u003cbr\u003eSiddeley House\u003cbr\u003e50 Canbury Park Road\u003cbr\u003eKingston upon Thames\u003cbr\u003eKT2 6LX\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-clinic-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eDoctor led care in Kingston\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupport when organ function results need more judgement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s Me \u0026amp; You Clinic is led by Dr Laura Geige and is located around five minutes from Kingston station. The clinic is convenient for Kingston, Norbiton, Surbiton, Richmond, Hampton Wick, New Malden and neighbouring Surrey areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rotunda, Bentall Centre, Fenwick, cafés and Kingston riverside are nearby. Drivers can use central off street parking serving the Bentall Centre and the wider town centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-travel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBy train\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKingston station is around five minutes away on foot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNearby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rotunda, Bentall Centre, Fenwick and riverside cafés.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBy car\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral off street car parks serve Kingston town centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocal reach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKingston, Norbiton, Surbiton, Richmond and Surrey.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-actions\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"imylk-btn light\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact the clinic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"imylk-btn dark\" href=\"tel:+447754339478\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall 07754 339478\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section\" id=\"medical-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eMedical and editorial review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedical safety, metabolic context and patient pathway review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-intro\"\u003eThe page has been reviewed for liver and kidney testing boundaries, urgent symptoms, hydration and metabolic context, laboratory limitations, repeat testing and responsible follow up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-review-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imylk-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-review-top\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/5W4A9892_9e45e82d-91ac-4b28-8ce0-0ce35f7136c0.jpg?v=1785074197\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Laura Geige\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eMedical oversight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDr Laura Geige\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-role\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Aesthetic Practitioner and Clinic Founder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed urgent warning signs, diagnostic boundaries, follow up wording and the distinction between home laboratory information and individual medical assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-laura-geige\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eView professional profile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"imylk-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-review-top\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/rimas-geiga.webp?v=1755337643\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Rimas Geiga\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eMetabolic context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDr Rimas Geiga\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-role\"\u003eMedical Doctor and Nutritional Sciences Adviser\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed hydration, alcohol, medicine, supplement, metabolic and lifestyle factors that may affect liver and kidney results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-rimas-geiga\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eView professional profile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"imylk-review\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-review-top\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Veronika_Matutyte_Doctor.jpg?v=1785074986\" alt=\"Portrait of Veronika Matutyte\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003ePatient pathways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVeronika Matutyte\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-role\"\u003eMedical Doctor and Healthcare Management Expert\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed laboratory pathway language, repeat testing, urine test limitations, governance and patient centred follow up communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/veronika-matutyte-medical-doctor-healthcare-management-expert-and-advisory-board-member\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eView professional profile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-note\"\u003eMedical and editorial review date: 4 August 2026. General website information is educational and does not replace individual medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section imylk-evidence\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eUK research and further reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelected university and medical journal sources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-source-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-source\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gut.bmj.com\/content\/67\/1\/6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGut: Guidelines on abnormal liver blood tests\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritish guidance emphasising interpretation with previous results, medical history and current clinical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-source\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/391\/bmj-2024-082648\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBMJ: Interpreting abnormal liver blood test results\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003eA recent clinical update explaining the low diagnostic specificity of core liver blood tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-source\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bmjopen.bmj.com\/content\/3\/6\/e003099\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBMJ Open: Investigating abnormal liver tests\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prospective primary care study addressing how abnormal liver results are investigated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-source\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ora.ox.ac.uk\/objects\/uuid%3A325f32f7-3aa0-41fb-8885-9a7fc47142ad\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUniversity of Oxford: Kidney function and eGFR research\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopulation research using eGFR as a measure of kidney function and examining kidney related disease pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-source\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ora.ox.ac.uk\/objects\/uuid%3Ace644af3-ad22-442b-88b5-830950279224\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUniversity of Oxford: eGFR change and kidney outcomes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch on changes in estimated filtration and their relationship with later kidney outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-source\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bristol.ac.uk\/primaryhealthcare\/news\/2018\/kidney-age-not-kidney-disease.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUniversity of Bristol: Communicating reduced kidney function\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch context showing why age, risk and communication matter when discussing reduced filtration estimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section imylk-faq\" id=\"faqs\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiver and kidney blood tests\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich test should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the liver test for selected liver enzymes and proteins. Choose the kidney test for urea, creatinine and calculated eGFR. Significant symptoms or uncertainty require clinical assessment rather than guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan these tests diagnose liver or kidney disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. They provide selected laboratory information. Diagnosis may require repeat blood tests, urine testing, imaging, examination and a medical history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy are liver blood tests sometimes called liver function tests?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name is commonly used, but several reported markers are enzymes associated with injury or biliary patterns rather than direct measurements of liver function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the liver test include bilirubin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The supplied liver panel reports albumin, total protein, globulin, GGT, ALT and ALP. Review the current product specification before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes one low eGFR mean chronic kidney disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Chronic kidney disease generally requires persistent evidence over time or another marker of kidney damage. Repeat blood tests and urine ACR may be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan dehydration affect kidney results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Dehydration can increase urea and creatinine and may reduce calculated eGFR temporarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan exercise affect creatinine or liver enzymes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Strenuous exercise and muscle injury can alter creatinine and selected enzyme measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan alcohol affect liver blood tests?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Alcohol can influence liver enzyme patterns, particularly GGT, although an abnormal result is not specific to alcohol use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFasting is not generally required for these focused panels, but the current instructions supplied with the individual kit take priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should I do with an abnormal result?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview the degree and pattern of abnormality with a healthcare professional. Repeat venous testing, urine tests, imaging or further investigations may be appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan normal results exclude liver or kidney disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A limited panel may be normal despite a condition that requires different markers, urine testing, imaging or clinical assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen should I seek urgent medical help?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeek urgent assessment for jaundice with severe illness, vomiting blood, black stools, confusion, severe abdominal pain, a major fall in urine output, facial swelling, collapse or sudden breathlessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"imylk-section imylk-final\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-eyebrow\"\u003eChoose with clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelect the organ pathway that matches the question and understand the limits of one blood sample\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the two focused home tests when laboratory context is appropriate, or contact the doctor led Kingston clinic when symptoms, medicines or previous results make the next step less straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imylk-actions\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"imylk-btn dark\" href=\"#tests\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare both tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"imylk-btn light\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact It’s Me \u0026amp; You Clinic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imylk-note\"\u003eThese tests provide selected laboratory information and do not replace medical assessment, diagnosis, emergency care or treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":[\"CollectionPage\",\"MedicalWebPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/collections\/liver-and-kidney-function-blood-tests#page\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/collections\/liver-and-kidney-function-blood-tests\",\"name\":\"Liver and Kidney Function Blood Tests UK\",\"description\":\"Compare doctor led home liver and kidney blood tests, including ALT, GGT, ALP, proteins, creatinine, urea and eGFR from It’s Me \u0026 You Clinic.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-04\",\"about\":[\"Liver blood tests\",\"Kidney function\",\"ALT\",\"GGT\",\"ALP\",\"Creatinine\",\"Urea\",\"eGFR\",\"Home blood testing\"],\"mainEntity\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/collections\/liver-and-kidney-function-blood-tests#products\"},\"reviewedBy\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/pages\/dr-laura-geige#person\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/pages\/dr-rimas-geiga#person\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/pages\/veronika-matutyte-medical-doctor-healthcare-management-expert-and-advisory-board-member#person\"}]},{\"@type\":\"MedicalClinic\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/#clinic\",\"name\":\"It’s Me \u0026 You Clinic\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/\",\"telephone\":\"+447754339478\",\"address\":{\"@type\":\"PostalAddress\",\"streetAddress\":\"Office 7, ground floor, Siddeley House, 50 Canbury Park Road\",\"addressLocality\":\"Kingston upon Thames\",\"postalCode\":\"KT2 6LX\",\"addressCountry\":\"GB\"}},{\"@type\":\"ItemList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/collections\/liver-and-kidney-function-blood-tests#products\",\"numberOfItems\":2,\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"item\":{\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"Liver Function Blood Test Home Kit UK\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/products\/liver-panel-test\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Liver_Function_Blood_Test_Home_Kit_UK.png?v=1785710570\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"item\":{\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"Kidney Function Blood Test Home Kit UK\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/products\/kidney-function-test\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Kidney_Function_Blood_Test_Home_Kit_UK.png?v=1785713657\"}}]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which test should I choose, liver or kidney?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Choose the liver test for selected liver enzymes and proteins. 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.imy-review3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}\n  .imy-section3,.imy-hero3{padding-left:2px;padding-right:2px}\n  .imy-result3{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}\n  .imy-source3{columns:1}\n  .imy-clinic3{padding:26px 20px}\n  .imy-journal h2{font-size:34px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-journal kidney\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"imy-hero3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-hero3-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eBlood test home kit UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKidney Function Blood Test Home Kit UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-lead3\"\u003eA three marker kidney blood panel measuring urea and creatinine and using creatinine to calculate an estimated filtration rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-problem3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this product is designed to clarify:\u003c\/strong\u003e eGFR is an estimate, not a direct measurement. Muscle mass, meat intake, hydration, illness and medicines can affect creatinine, while chronic kidney disease usually requires persistence or another marker of damage such as urine albumin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"imy-facts3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact3\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eReported measures\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact3\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eCollection\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinger prick capillary blood\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact3\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eProduct code\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC1BLP02400\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact3\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eContent status\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFact checked and medically reviewed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cnav class=\"imy-nav3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#suitability\"\u003eSuitability\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#map\"\u003eTest overview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#indicators\"\u003eResults\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#review\"\u003eReviewers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\" id=\"suitability\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-two3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eWhen the product may be useful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBegin with the reason for testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-list3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring requested because of blood pressure or diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA previous abnormal creatinine or eGFR result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedicine safety monitoring arranged by a clinician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA family history or risk factor for kidney disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-card3 soft\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eChoose direct medical assessment instead when\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-list3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnosing chronic kidney disease from one eGFR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessing urine protein, because urine ACR is not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesting during severe dehydration, acute illness or reduced urine output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusting kidney sensitive medicines without medical advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\" id=\"map\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eThe report at a glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured and what remains outside the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map-cell3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtein metabolism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map-cell3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMuscle metabolism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreatinine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map-cell3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCalculated filtration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeGFR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map-cell3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImportant missing marker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrine ACR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map-cell3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest interpretation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrend over time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map-cell3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey influences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydration, muscle, diet and medicines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eMeasured, calculated and missing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the three reported markers represent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-flow3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUrea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein metabolism waste\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreatinine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle metabolism marker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eeGFR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalculated filtration estimate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeat values over time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUrine ACR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate damage marker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClinical context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydration, illness and medicines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eeGFR categories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFiltration bands need persistence and urine context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-matrix3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eG1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 or above\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal or high filtration. CKD requires another marker of kidney damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eG2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 to 89\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMildly reduced. May be age related without another abnormal marker.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eG3a\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45 to 59\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild to moderate reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eG3b\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 to 44\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to severe reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eG4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 to 29\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSevere reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eG5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelow 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKidney failure range and urgent clinical assessment required.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003ePatterns within the blood test\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy creatinine and urea may move differently\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-matrix3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh creatinine with low eGFR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay reflect reduced kidney filtration, dehydration, acute illness, medicines or muscle related factors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeat promptly where advised and review urine ACR, medicines and previous results.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh urea with relatively stable creatinine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay occur with dehydration, high protein intake, gastrointestinal bleeding or tissue breakdown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview symptoms, hydration, diet and clinical context.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eeGFR 60 to 89 without urine abnormality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay be compatible with ageing or normal variation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCKD is not diagnosed without persistence or another marker of kidney damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNormal eGFR with raised urine ACR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKidney damage may be present despite preserved filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis blood panel does not measure ACR, so urine testing may be needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRapid fall from a previous eGFR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay indicate acute kidney injury even if the current number is not extremely low.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeek prompt clinical assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\" id=\"indicators\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eThree marker interpretation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResults, influences and possible next steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker3\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eUrea\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrea is produced in the liver during protein metabolism and is removed mainly by the kidneys. Its blood concentration depends on kidney filtration, hydration, protein intake, tissue breakdown, liver urea production and gastrointestinal bleeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-band3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical low\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA markedly low result is uncommon and may reflect severe liver dysfunction, overhydration, very low protein intake or another serious condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"low\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay occur with low protein intake, pregnancy, overhydration, malnutrition or reduced liver urea production.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"normal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNormal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalls within the laboratory reference interval.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"high\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay occur with dehydration, reduced kidney filtration, high protein intake, gastrointestinal bleeding, severe illness, tissue breakdown or medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical high\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA markedly raised result may accompany severe dehydration, acute kidney injury, advanced kidney impairment or gastrointestinal bleeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 critical\"\u003eCritical low\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA markedly low result is uncommon and may reflect severe liver dysfunction, overhydration, very low protein intake or another serious condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eFollow the laboratory advice and arrange clinical review when unexpected or accompanied by symptoms.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay occur with low protein intake, pregnancy, overhydration, malnutrition or reduced liver urea production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDiscuss a persistent or unexpected result with a GP.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalls within the laboratory reference interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA normal urea does not prove that kidney function is normal.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay occur with dehydration, reduced kidney filtration, high protein intake, gastrointestinal bleeding, severe illness, tissue breakdown or medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eReview hydration, creatinine, eGFR, symptoms and medicines with a clinician.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA markedly raised result may accompany severe dehydration, acute kidney injury, advanced kidney impairment or gastrointestinal bleeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eSeek prompt medical assessment and follow the laboratory escalation advice.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker3\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCreatinine\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatinine is produced from normal muscle metabolism and removed mainly by kidney filtration. It is the blood marker used to calculate eGFR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-band3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"low\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften reflects lower muscle mass, small body size, pregnancy, malnutrition or reduced creatine production.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"normal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNormal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"high\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay reflect reduced kidney filtration, dehydration, muscle injury, strenuous exercise, creatine use, recent cooked meat or medicines that alter creatinine handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical high\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA markedly raised result may indicate significant acute or chronic kidney impairment, severe dehydration or major muscle injury.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften reflects lower muscle mass, small body size, pregnancy, malnutrition or reduced creatine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eInterpret it with body composition, diet and the calculated eGFR.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA normal creatinine does not exclude early kidney disease or urine albumin loss.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay reflect reduced kidney filtration, dehydration, muscle injury, strenuous exercise, creatine use, recent cooked meat or medicines that alter creatinine handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDiscuss the result, trend, eGFR, hydration and medicines with a GP.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA markedly raised result may indicate significant acute or chronic kidney impairment, severe dehydration or major muscle injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eSeek prompt medical assessment and follow the laboratory's urgent advice.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker3\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEstimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeGFR is calculated from creatinine and demographic information to estimate kidney filtration. It is usually reported in mL\/min\/1.73m².\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-band3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"normal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eG1: 90 or above\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsually represents normal or high filtration. Kidney disease can still be present if urine albumin, blood, imaging or another marker is abnormal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"normal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eG2: 60 to 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMildly reduced filtration. This may be age related or clinically insignificant without another marker of kidney damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"watch\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eG3a: 45 to 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild to moderate reduction in estimated filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"watch\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eG3b: 30 to 44\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to severe reduction in estimated filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"watch\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eG4: 15 to 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSevere reduction in estimated filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eG5: below 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKidney failure range, although interpretation still depends on clinical context and whether the change is acute or chronic.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 normal\"\u003eG1: 90 or above\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually represents normal or high filtration. Kidney disease can still be present if urine albumin, blood, imaging or another marker is abnormal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eConsider urine ACR and risk factors where clinically appropriate.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 normal\"\u003eG2: 60 to 89\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMildly reduced filtration. This may be age related or clinically insignificant without another marker of kidney damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eCompare with previous results and consider urine ACR.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 watch\"\u003eG3a: 45 to 59\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild to moderate reduction in estimated filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eArrange GP review, repeat testing and urine ACR assessment.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 watch\"\u003eG3b: 30 to 44\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate to severe reduction in estimated filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003ePrompt clinical review and medication, blood pressure and complication assessment are appropriate.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 watch\"\u003eG4: 15 to 29\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSevere reduction in estimated filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eUrgent specialist or GP review is generally required.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 critical\"\u003eG5: below 15\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKidney failure range, although interpretation still depends on clinical context and whether the change is acute or chronic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eSeek urgent medical assessment.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high calculated eGFR may be normal, particularly in younger adults, or may occur with pregnancy or hyperfiltration. Accuracy is reduced at high values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDiscuss an unexpected result if diabetes, pregnancy or other risk factors are present.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-two3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eImportant missing test\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUrine ACR is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrine albumin to creatinine ratio can identify kidney damage even when eGFR remains preserved. It is a separate urine test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-card3 soft\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTrend matters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOne result does not define chronic kidney disease\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersistence for at least three months or another marker of kidney damage is usually required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-two3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003ePreparation and collection quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore taking the sample\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-list3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain normal hydration and avoid deliberate overhydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid an unusually large cooked meat meal before testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord creatine supplements, NSAIDs, diuretics and other relevant medicines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid unusually intense exercise before collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not test during severe dehydration or acute illness when direct assessment is more appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-card3 soft\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eThe supplied instructions take priority\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmall preparation details can change interpretation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaboratory methods, sample stability and collection devices vary. An insufficient, delayed, contaminated or incorrectly labelled sample may not be suitable for analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\" id=\"process\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eFrom selection to secure report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this home testing pathway works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-steps3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrepare normally\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain usual hydration and avoid unusual meat intake or exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecord medicines and supplements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude NSAIDs, diuretics, creatine and kidney sensitive treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCollect the sample\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the capillary tube to the stated line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReturn for analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the supplied postal materials promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRead creatinine with eGFR\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filtration estimate is calculated from creatinine rather than directly measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdd trend and urine context\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat values and urine ACR may be needed to assess chronic kidney disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\" id=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eFact checked and medically reviewed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical and editorial oversight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page was rebuilt from the supplied laboratory specification and checked against the UK medical, regulatory and professional sources listed below. Medical review is attributed to Veronika Matutyte, Dr Snieguole Geige, Dr Rimas Geiga. The wider clinic advisory network is shown in compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-review3\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert3\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-laura-geige\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/5W4A9892_9e45e82d-91ac-4b28-8ce0-0ce35f7136c0.jpg?v=1785074197\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Laura Geige\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Laura Geige\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Director, Senior Practitioner and Skin Expert\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdvisory contributor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert3\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-giedre-narkiene\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Giedre_Narkiene.png?v=1785072216\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Giedre Narkiene\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Giedre Narkiene\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Board Certified Dermatologist and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdvisory contributor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert3\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/veronika-matutyte-medical-doctor-healthcare-management-expert-and-advisory-board-member\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Veronika_Matutyte_Doctor.jpg?v=1785074986\" alt=\"Portrait of Veronika Matutyte\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eVeronika Matutyte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Healthcare Management Expert and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003ePage reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert3\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-snieguole-geige\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Snieguole_Geige.jpg?v=1785072214\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Snieguole Geige\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Snieguole Geige\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eAesthetic Dentist, Medical Doctor and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003ePage reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert3\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-rimas-geiga\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/rimas-geiga.webp?v=1755337643\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Rimas Geiga\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Rimas Geiga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Nutritional Sciences Adviser and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003ePage reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-clinic3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-clinic-grid3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eIt’s Me \u0026amp; You Clinic in Kingston upon Thames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocal continuity for private laboratory results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kingston clinic can help place kidney results within blood pressure, diabetes risk, medicines, hydration and previous trends. Reduced urine output, swelling with breathlessness or severe illness needs urgent assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClinic details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffice 7, Siddeley House, 50 Canbury Park Road\u003cbr\u003eKingston upon Thames KT2 6LX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:+447754339478\"\u003e+44 7754 339478\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@itsmeandyou.co.uk\"\u003einfo@itsmeandyou.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eConfirm appointment and travel information before visiting.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3 imy-faq3\" id=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eQuestions people ask before ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConcise answers without heavy FAQ cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is eGFR?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a calculated estimate of kidney filtration based mainly on creatinine and personal characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan one low eGFR diagnose chronic kidney disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Chronic kidney disease usually requires persistence for at least three months or another marker of kidney damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this test include urine ACR?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Urine albumin to creatinine ratio is a separate test and can detect kidney damage even when eGFR is preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan eGFR be inaccurate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Muscle mass, meat intake, supplements, illness and some medicines can affect creatinine and the estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy does trend matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stable long term result and a sudden fall can have very different implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eUK medical, professional and laboratory references\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSources used for this page\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-source3\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-safety3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedical information and urgent care\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome testing provides laboratory information, not a diagnosis or personal treatment plan. Do not delay urgent care while waiting for a kit or result. Call 999 for a medical emergency. Use NHS 111 or an appropriate clinician for urgent concerns that are not immediately life threatening. Do not start, stop or alter prescribed treatment solely because of a home result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"It's Me \u0026 You","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54159324741970,"sku":"506-kidney-function-test","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Kidney_Function_Blood_Test_Home_Kit_UK.png?v=1785713657"},{"product_id":"liver-panel-test","title":"Liver Function Blood Test Home Kit UK | 6 Markers","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.imy-journal{\n  --navy:#17263b;--text:#344054;--muted:#697386;--rule:#d9dfe7;--paper:#fff;\n  --wash:#f7f8fa;--accent:#8f7451;--accent-wash:#f1ece5;\n  --red:#f6e0e0;--red-ink:#8a3737;--amber:#fff0d2;--amber-ink:#7b571b;\n  --green:#e7f1e9;--green-ink:#315d3c;--clay:#f6e5d9;--clay-ink:#8b4e30;\n  --blue:#e8eef5;--blue-ink:#3d5b76;\n  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.imy-review3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}\n  .imy-section3,.imy-hero3{padding-left:2px;padding-right:2px}\n  .imy-result3{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}\n  .imy-source3{columns:1}\n  .imy-clinic3{padding:26px 20px}\n  .imy-journal h2{font-size:34px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-journal liver\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"imy-hero3\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imy-hero3-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eBlood test home kit UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiver Function Blood Test Home Kit UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"imy-lead3\"\u003eA six marker liver panel separating liver cell injury, bile related enzyme patterns and protein context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"imy-problem3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this product is designed to clarify:\u003c\/strong\u003e The familiar phrase liver function test can be misleading. ALT, GGT and ALP mainly describe enzyme patterns, while albumin and proteins add synthesis and systemic context. None of them alone stages fibrosis or proves that the liver is healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003caside class=\"imy-facts3\" aria-label=\"Product facts\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact3\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eReported measures\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact3\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eCollection\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinger prick capillary blood\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact3\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eProduct code\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC1BLP02600\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact3\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eContent status\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFact checked and medically reviewed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"imy-nav3\" aria-label=\"Page sections\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#suitability\"\u003eSuitability\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#map\"\u003eTest overview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#indicators\"\u003eResults\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#review\"\u003eReviewers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\" id=\"suitability\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imy-two3\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eWhen the product may be useful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBegin with the reason for testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-list3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA previous abnormal liver enzyme result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring requested because of medicines or alcohol use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetabolic risk factors that may overlap with fatty liver disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnexplained itching, fatigue or symptoms already discussed with a clinician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"imy-card3 soft\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eChoose direct medical assessment instead when\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"imy-list3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessing jaundice, severe abdominal pain or confusion through the post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaging liver fibrosis or cirrhosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcluding fatty liver, viral hepatitis or biliary disease from normal enzymes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStopping prescribed medicines independently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"imy-section3\" id=\"map\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eThe report at a glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured and what remains outside the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map-cell3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLiver cell pattern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map-cell3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBiliary context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALP and GGT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map-cell3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtein synthesis context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbumin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map-cell3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall proteins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal protein\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map-cell3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImmune and protein context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlobulin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-map-cell3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNot included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilirubin, AST, platelets and fibrosis score\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n        \u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eThree kinds of information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInjury enzymes, biliary pattern and proteins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"imy-flow3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eALT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiver cell injury context\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eALP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiliary or non liver source\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGGT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports liver source for raised ALP\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlbumin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynthesis and systemic context\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTotal protein\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined protein concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlobulin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmune and protein context\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n        \u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imy-two3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eWhy the name can mislead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnzymes are not the same as remaining liver function\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eALT, GGT and ALP mainly describe patterns of enzyme release. Albumin and proteins add context, but fibrosis, cirrhosis and biliary disease may require wider blood tests, imaging and specialist assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"imy-pull3\"\u003eNormal enzymes do not guarantee a normal liver, and high enzymes do not reveal the cause by themselves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n        \u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003ePattern led interpretation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExamples of common combinations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-matrix3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePredominantly raised ALT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay suggest a hepatocellular injury pattern from metabolic liver disease, alcohol, viral hepatitis, medicines or other causes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALT height does not reliably stage fibrosis or remaining liver function.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRaised ALP and GGT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay support a cholestatic or biliary pattern.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImaging, bilirubin and wider tests may be required to identify the cause.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRaised ALP with normal GGT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay suggest a non hepatic source such as bone, growth, pregnancy or vitamin D deficiency.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional bone and vitamin D assessment may be needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow albumin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay occur with chronic liver disease, kidney loss, inflammation, poor nutrition or fluid overload.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbumin is non specific and changes slowly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh globulin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay reflect inflammation, infection, autoimmune disease, chronic liver disease or increased immunoglobulins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersistent elevation may require immunoglobulins or protein electrophoresis.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n        \u003csection class=\"imy-section3\" id=\"indicators\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eSix marker detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour coded liver and protein results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker3\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAlbumin\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbumin is the most abundant protein in blood plasma and is produced by the liver. It transports hormones, medicines and other substances and helps maintain fluid balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-band3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical low\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very low result may occur with advanced liver disease, kidney protein loss, severe inflammation, malnutrition or critical illness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"low\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay reflect reduced synthesis, protein loss, inflammation, poor nutrition, malabsorption or fluid overload.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"normal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNormal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalls within the laboratory reference interval.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"high\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost commonly reflects dehydration or concentration of the sample.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical high\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA markedly high result is unusual and commonly reflects significant dehydration, sample concentration or analytical factors.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 critical\"\u003eCritical low\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very low result may occur with advanced liver disease, kidney protein loss, severe inflammation, malnutrition or critical illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eArrange prompt clinical review and follow the laboratory escalation advice.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay reflect reduced synthesis, protein loss, inflammation, poor nutrition, malabsorption or fluid overload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDiscuss liver, kidney, inflammatory and nutritional assessment with a GP.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalls within the laboratory reference interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA normal albumin does not exclude liver inflammation, fatty liver, fibrosis or early cirrhosis.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost commonly reflects dehydration or concentration of the sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eReview hydration and discuss a persistent or unexpected result.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA markedly high result is unusual and commonly reflects significant dehydration, sample concentration or analytical factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eFollow urgent or repeat testing advice from the laboratory.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker3\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eTotal protein\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal protein is the combined amount of albumin and globulin in the blood. It provides broad information but does not identify which protein group is responsible for an abnormal result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-band3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"low\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay occur with liver disease, kidney protein loss, malnutrition, malabsorption, inflammation or fluid overload.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"normal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNormal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"high\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay reflect dehydration, infection, inflammation, autoimmune disease or increased immunoglobulins.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay occur with liver disease, kidney protein loss, malnutrition, malabsorption, inflammation or fluid overload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDiscuss albumin, globulin, kidney and nutritional assessment with a clinician.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA normal total protein does not prove that liver function is normal.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay reflect dehydration, infection, inflammation, autoimmune disease or increased immunoglobulins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA persistent unexplained result may require immunoglobulins or protein electrophoresis.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker3\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eGlobulin\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobulin is usually calculated by subtracting albumin from total protein. The globulin fraction includes antibodies and several transport proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-band3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"low\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay occur with immunodeficiency, protein loss, liver disease, malnutrition or some blood conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"normal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNormal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"high\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay occur with infection, inflammation, autoimmune disease, chronic liver disease or paraprotein disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay occur with immunodeficiency, protein loss, liver disease, malnutrition or some blood conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDiscuss repeat testing and the need for immunoglobulin or kidney assessment.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA normal globulin does not exclude liver or immune disease.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay occur with infection, inflammation, autoimmune disease, chronic liver disease or paraprotein disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA persistent unexplained rise may require immunoglobulins and protein electrophoresis.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker3\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eGamma glutamyl transferase (GGT)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGGT is an enzyme found mainly in the liver and biliary system. It can support interpretation of a raised ALP and may rise with cholestasis, alcohol exposure, metabolic liver disease and several medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-band3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"low\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA low GGT is usually not clinically concerning.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"normal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNormal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"high\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay occur with alcohol exposure, cholestasis, metabolic liver disease, hepatitis, medicines or enzyme induction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical high\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA markedly raised result may accompany significant cholestasis, alcohol related injury, medicine effects or other liver disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low GGT is usually not clinically concerning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eInterpret the wider panel and symptoms rather than the low result alone.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA value in range does not exclude fatty liver, fibrosis, hepatitis or another liver condition.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay occur with alcohol exposure, cholestasis, metabolic liver disease, hepatitis, medicines or enzyme induction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDiscuss alcohol, medicines, metabolic risk and the ALP and ALT pattern with a GP.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA markedly raised result may accompany significant cholestasis, alcohol related injury, medicine effects or other liver disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eArrange prompt clinical review and follow the laboratory escalation advice.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker3\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAlanine aminotransferase (ALT)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALT is an enzyme concentrated in liver cells. It may enter the blood when hepatocytes are injured and is therefore a marker of hepatocellular injury rather than a direct measure of liver function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-band3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"low\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA low ALT is usually not clinically concerning, although it may occur with low muscle mass, frailty or nutritional factors.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"normal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNormal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"high\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay indicate liver cell injury from metabolic liver disease, alcohol, viral hepatitis, medicines, supplements or other causes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical high\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA marked rise can occur with acute hepatitis, medicine related injury, ischaemia or another significant liver insult.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low ALT is usually not clinically concerning, although it may occur with low muscle mass, frailty or nutritional factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eInterpret the result with symptoms and the wider clinical picture.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA normal ALT does not exclude fatty liver, hepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis or liver cancer.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay indicate liver cell injury from metabolic liver disease, alcohol, viral hepatitis, medicines, supplements or other causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDiscuss the result, trend, alcohol and medicine history with a GP.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA marked rise can occur with acute hepatitis, medicine related injury, ischaemia or another significant liver insult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eSeek prompt medical assessment and follow the laboratory's urgent advice.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker3\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAlkaline phosphatase (ALP)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALP is an enzyme found in the bile ducts, bones, placenta and other tissues. It is not specific to the liver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-band3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical low\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA markedly low ALP is uncommon and may reflect malnutrition, zinc or magnesium deficiency, hypothyroidism, severe anaemia or rare hypophosphatasia.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"low\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay occur with nutritional deficiency, hypothyroidism, anaemia, medicine effects or rare inherited conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"normal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNormal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"high\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay arise from cholestasis, bile duct obstruction, bone turnover, vitamin D deficiency, pregnancy or other causes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical high\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA markedly raised result can occur with significant biliary obstruction, cholestatic liver disease or major bone pathology.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 critical\"\u003eCritical low\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA markedly low ALP is uncommon and may reflect malnutrition, zinc or magnesium deficiency, hypothyroidism, severe anaemia or rare hypophosphatasia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eArrange clinical review where the result is persistent or symptoms are present.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay occur with nutritional deficiency, hypothyroidism, anaemia, medicine effects or rare inherited conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDiscuss repeat testing and the clinical context with a GP.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalls within the laboratory interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA normal ALP does not exclude liver or bone disease.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay arise from cholestasis, bile duct obstruction, bone turnover, vitamin D deficiency, pregnancy or other causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eInterpret it with GGT, symptoms, pregnancy and bone or vitamin D context.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-pill3 critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA markedly raised result can occur with significant biliary obstruction, cholestatic liver disease or major bone pathology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eArrange prompt medical review and follow the laboratory escalation advice.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imy-two3\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003ePreparation and collection quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore taking the sample\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-list3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid unusually heavy alcohol intake before collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord paracetamol, statins, antibiotics, antiepileptics and supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not stop prescribed medicines independently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid unusually strenuous exercise before testing because enzymes can be affected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the kit instruction on fasting and sample return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"imy-card3 soft\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eThe supplied instructions take priority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSmall preparation details can change interpretation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLaboratory methods, sample stability and collection devices vary. An insufficient, delayed, contaminated or incorrectly labelled sample may not be suitable for analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\" id=\"process\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eFrom selection to secure report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this home testing pathway works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-steps3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecord exposures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude alcohol, medicines, supplements, illness and strenuous exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCollect consistently\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the finger prick and sample volume instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReturn promptly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the laboratory packaging within the stated window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeparate enzyme groups\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALT, ALP and GGT describe different patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdd protein context\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbumin, total protein and globulin can reflect liver and non liver factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConsider wider assessment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilirubin, AST, platelets, imaging and fibrosis tools may still be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\" id=\"review\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eFact checked and medically reviewed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical and editorial oversight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis page was rebuilt from the supplied laboratory specification and checked against the UK medical, regulatory and professional sources listed below. Medical review is attributed to Dr Snieguole Geige, Dr Rimas Geiga, Dr Laura Geige. The wider clinic advisory network is shown in compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"imy-review3\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-laura-geige\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/5W4A9892_9e45e82d-91ac-4b28-8ce0-0ce35f7136c0.jpg?v=1785074197\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Laura Geige\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Laura Geige\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Director, Senior Practitioner and Skin Expert\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cem\u003ePage reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-giedre-narkiene\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Giedre_Narkiene.png?v=1785072216\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Giedre Narkiene\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Giedre Narkiene\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Board Certified Dermatologist and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cem\u003eAdvisory contributor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/veronika-matutyte-medical-doctor-healthcare-management-expert-and-advisory-board-member\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Veronika_Matutyte_Doctor.jpg?v=1785074986\" alt=\"Portrait of Veronika Matutyte\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eVeronika Matutyte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Healthcare Management Expert and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cem\u003eAdvisory contributor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-snieguole-geige\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Snieguole_Geige.jpg?v=1785072214\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Snieguole Geige\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Snieguole Geige\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eAesthetic Dentist, Medical Doctor and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cem\u003ePage reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-rimas-geiga\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/rimas-geiga.webp?v=1755337643\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Rimas Geiga\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Rimas Geiga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Nutritional Sciences Adviser and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cem\u003ePage reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imy-clinic3\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imy-clinic-grid3\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eIt’s Me \u0026amp; You Clinic in Kingston upon Thames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocal continuity for private laboratory results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe clinic in Kingston upon Thames can place liver markers alongside alcohol intake, medicines, weight, metabolic risk, symptoms and whether imaging or wider blood tests are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClinic details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffice 7, Siddeley House, 50 Canbury Park Road\u003cbr\u003eKingston upon Thames KT2 6LX\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:+447754339478\"\u003e+44 7754 339478\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@itsmeandyou.co.uk\"\u003einfo@itsmeandyou.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003csmall\u003eConfirm appointment and travel information before visiting.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3 imy-faq3\" id=\"faq\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eQuestions people ask before ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConcise answers without heavy FAQ cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this a complete liver function test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures six defined markers. It does not include bilirubin, AST, platelets, clotting or a fibrosis score.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat can a raised ALT mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can occur with metabolic liver disease, alcohol, medicines, viral hepatitis and other causes. The height does not reliably stage fibrosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy are ALP and GGT considered together?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA raised ALP with raised GGT can support a liver or biliary source, while isolated ALP may come from bone or other contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan normal liver enzymes rule out fatty liver or fibrosis?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Normal values do not exclude either condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan alcohol and supplements affect results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Record alcohol intake, medicines and supplements, and avoid unusual exposure before testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"imy-label\"\u003eUK medical, professional and laboratory references\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSources used for this page\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-source3\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section3\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"imy-safety3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedical information and urgent care\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHome testing provides laboratory information, not a diagnosis or personal treatment plan. Do not delay urgent care while waiting for a kit or result. Call 999 for a medical emergency. Use NHS 111 or an appropriate clinician for urgent concerns that are not immediately life threatening. 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