Investigation methods in gastroenterology and hepatology

• Blood tests in hepatology

  • Liver function tests measuring albumin, bilirubin, prothrombin time
  • Liver biochemistry assessing aminotransferases (AST, ALT), ALP, gamma-GT, viral markers
  • CBC
  • Biochemical tests assessing antitrypsin levels, monitoring fetoprotein levels
  • Immunological tests
• Investigation methods in gastroenterology

  • Blood tests including CBC, liver function tests, clotting profile, electrolyte balance evaluation
  • Stool tests involving microscopy and measurement of faecal calprotectin levels
  • Endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, proctoscopy, rigid/flexible sigmoidoscopy, balloon enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy
  • Manometry
  • Various imaging modalities including x-ray, CT, MRI, SPECT, USG, PET scans
• Investigation methods in hepatology

  • blood tests
  • imaging
  • liver biopsy
• Imaging methods in hepatology

  • USG,
  • CT,
  • MRI,
  • radionuclide,
  • endoscopy (portal hypertensive gastropathy),
  • angiography
• Proctoscopy is used to diagnose red rectal bleeding.
• Faecal calprotectin indicates intestinal inflammation.
• What types of blood tests are commonly performed in gastroenterology and hepatology?

  Blood tests include CBC, liver function tests, clotting studies, and assessment of electrolyte balance.
• How is intestinal inflammation assessed in gastroenterology?

  Intestinal inflammation is assessed through stool tests, including microscopy and measurement of faecal calprotectin levels.
• What are the different types of endoscopic procedures used in gastroenterology?

  Endoscopic procedures include gastroscopy, colonoscopy, proctoscopy (for red rectal bleeding), rigid/flexible sigmoidoscopy, balloon enteroscopy, and capsule endoscopy.
• What diagnostic technique measures gastrointestinal motility?

  Manometry is used to measure gastrointestinal motility.
• Which imaging modalities are commonly utilized in gastroenterology?

  Imaging modalities include x-ray, CT scan, MRI, SPECT scan, USG, and PET scan.
• What are the components of liver function tests in hepatology?

  Liver function tests typically assess albumin, bilirubin, prothrombin time, aminotransferases (AST, ALT), ALP, and gamma-GT levels.
• How is cirrhosis diagnosed through blood tests?

  Cirrhosis may be diagnosed through blood tests, including CBC (low platelet count) and assessment of antitrypsin levels.
• What is the significance of elevated fetoprotein levels in hepatology?

  Elevated fetoprotein levels may indicate the presence of carcinoma.
• What imaging techniques are commonly used to assess liver health?

  Imaging techniques include USG, CT scan, MRI, radionuclide imaging, and angiography.
• What invasive procedure is performed to obtain tissue samples for liver examination?

  Liver biopsy is an invasive procedure performed to obtain tissue samples for liver examination in hepatology.