LiverCheck Liver Test ** As featured on Sky News**

Are you worried about your liver? Take a LiverCheck, our innovative home liver test.

Most people think that alcohol is fairly harmless and something to be enjoyed. Other than a few ill effects the next day, and maybe putting on a bit of weight, alcohol may not seem to have any long lasting effects, but it can.

Alcohol is the major cause of death in the UK and recent research suggests that drinking even slightly more than the recommended amount can cause significant liver damage.

So how do you know if you are drinking too much? Everybody is different and there are various factors such as age, weight, and gender that can affect how alcohol is processed in the body and how it can affect it. Even standard advice could sometimes be pushing your body’s ability to process alcohol. Combine this with other lifestyle factors such as diet and medication, and you could be causing damage that you are unaware of.

The LiverCheck test is a quick and easy 100% home test that delivers reliable laboratory test results within just 10 days, all from the comfort of your home.

Why take a LiverCheck Test?

• The YorkTest LiverCheck tests for damage to liver cells by testing for two enzymes ALT and AST. Normally these enzymes are largely present inside liver cells. However, damage to the liver can cause more ALT and AST to leak into the blood. Therefore, raised levels of these enzymes can be an important indicator of liver damage.
• The LiverCheck test is also suitable for anyone that is concerned about their alcohol consumption, overweight, or on long term medication.
• The test is an easy to use, finger prick blood test which is confidential too as it can be taken in the comfort of your home.
• Mail order postal service – no need to visit a specialist or laboratory.
• Clinically validated liver enzyme test with laboratory test results.
• Customer care support to advise you on any queries you may have after receiving your test results.

Taking the LiverCheck Test

Fill in the enclosed customer details form and write your name and date clearly on the side of the orange tube with the pen provided. Then soak you hands in warm water for one minute and dry thoroughly.

Hold your finger or thumb directly over the orange tube to drop the blood in. Keep massaging until to produce a few droplets of blood until it reaches the orange line.

 

Place the lancet on your finger or thumb and press the purple part of the lancet down to pierce your skin. Massage your finger or thumb until there are large droplets of blood.

Immediately place the orange tube inside the larger container tube. Place this and the used lancets in the prepaid envelope provided and return to us the same day.

 

Your LiverCheck test results will be sent within ten working days.

Important Information

• Blood samples must be taken before midday and posted on the same day between Monday and Thursday.
• Do not take your blood sample immediately after strenuous exercise.
• Do not take this test if you are:
  • Suffering from a blood borne disease such as Hepatitis or HIV
  • Under 18 years old
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding

LiverCheck Test Results

• The LiverCheck test measures for liver damage by testing for raised levels of the liver enzymes ALT and AST. Tests based on measuring both enzymes are widely used in hospitals as the basis for screening and monitoring liver damage.
• Your laboratory analysed test results are presented in a colour coded LiverCheck score based on your ALT and AST results.
• A comprehensive guidebook is also included which provides a detailed explanation of your results plus general advice on reducing the key risk factors affecting your health.
• A lifestyle audit which helps identify the risk factors affecting your liver health.
• A lifestyle planner which allows you to plan and monitor your goals.

To view LiverCheck example test results click here.