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Alcohol Risk Assessment

Alcohol Risk Assessment

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Assess the status of your liver and pancreatic function due to your alcohol habits. This test can help your physician advise safe limits for your consumption.
50 Tests
50 Tests
Report Ready in 36 Hrs
Report Ready in 36 Hrs
Get alcohol risk assessment pack @ Rs.1490
Get alcohol risk assessment pack @ Rs.1490
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Tests Included
Amylase
Amylase
Complete Haemogram (CBC+ESR)
Complete Haemogram (CBC+ESR)
Glucose - Fasting Blood (FBS)
Glucose - Fasting Blood (FBS)
Lipase
Lipase
Lipid profile
Lipid profile
Liver Function Test (LFT)
Liver Function Test (LFT)
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12
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DMLT and WHO certified phlebotomists
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What is an alcohol test?
Alcohol test is a process of diagnosing the effects of alcoholism on a person’s overall health. The test is also referred to as alcohol risk assessment test, alcohol abuse test, alcohol use disorder test, or alcohol dependence test. People who regularly consume alcohol are at higher risk of developing various diseases related to the liver, heart, and kidney. An alcohol risk test includes a number of tests such as pancreatic function test and liver function test to assess the health of the organs and the effect of alcohol on them. It further helps the doctor in advising the safe limit of alcohol consumption and taking necessary steps to avoid any further health complications. Nowadays, people also opt for alcohol test at home to reduce hassle.
Which tests are included in an alcohol test?
An alcohol test includes a number of different tests. From pancreatic function test to complete blood tests, the assessment will be made to check the impact of alcohol on various organs of the body. Here are some common tests that are included in alcohol risk test: Complete Haemogram (CBC+ESR): This particular test involves a number of other tests including complete blood count (CBC) and Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). CBC gives the count of blood cells like Red Blood Cells (RBC), White Blood Cells (WBC), and platelets. Excessive alcohol can lead to a low blood count. Liver Function Test (LFT): Since alcohol can have serious effects on your liver’s health, the doctors include liver function tests when assessing alcohol risk. This test analyses enzymes and proteins such as Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Bilirubin, Albumin, Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanine transaminase (ALT), and Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT). Those who suffer from alcohol abuse have high levels of GGT. Pancreatic Function Test: As the name suggests, pancreatic function test evaluates the health of the pancreas and detects any health issues with the organ. Here, a pancreatic function test checks the level of protein such as lipase and amylase in the blood. Those who drink alcohol may show a high level of amylase and lipase in pancreatic function tests. This also indicates pancreatitis or another problem with the pancreas. Other tests that included in the alcohol risk assessment test are: Glucose - Fasting Blood (FBS) Lipid profile Vitamin B12 Thyroid Screening (T3, T4, TSH)
Why do I need an alcohol test?
Alcohol consumption on a regular basis can have serious impacts on the human body. By taking an alcohol risk assessment test, you can ensure a healthy life. Here are some reasons why you need an alcohol test: Detect Chronic Illness: Alcohol increases the risk of chronic illnesses such as liver cirrhosis, heart diseases, and pancreatitis. Not just this, alcoholism also causes different types of cancers. With the help of an alcohol test, doctors are able to detect signs of any such illness and further help you in preventing the progression of that disease. Improve Personal and Professional Relationships: Taking an alcohol test is a first step in avoiding unhealthy habits of alcohol consumption. Further, the precautions you will take after checking the test results will ensure a healthy and alcohol-free life. Improve Life’s Quality: The test results of the pancreatic function test or other tests during alcohol risk assessment ensure that you would take the necessary steps to change your unhealthy habits and lifestyle. This will eventually improve the life quality in the long run.
When do I need to get an alcohol test done?
Alcoholism can have severe effects on your health and can even cause long-term health complications. If you experience the following symptoms, consider taking an alcohol test soon to assess your overall health: Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain Severe fatigue Body pain Migraines Yellow skin Loss of appetite Seizures Depression Anxiety Hair loss and brittle nails
How do I prepare for an alcohol test?
Typically, there is no specific preparation that is required for whether you are taking an alcohol test at home or in a clinic.
How does alcohol test at home work?
After the COVID-19 outbreak, people have an option to take alcohol test at home. Here is how it works: Select an alcohol test at home package from any of the trusted labs and schedule an appointment. Certified staff will come to your home to collect the samples, usually blood, saliva, and urine depending on the type of tests included in the alcohol test at home package. The samples will be sent to the lab for examination and analysis. Your reports will be sent online within 24-72 hours. Depending on the results, you can seek consultation from a doctor who can help in planning further prevention or treatment.
Are there any Risks/Side effects of alcohol tests?
Here are some of the minor side effects or risks of an alcohol test: You can experience bleeding, bruising of skin, pain, redness, and rashes on the skin if the blood samples have not been taken properly. A used needle can lead to infection. Thus, always use a new needle for taking blood samples for an alcohol risk test.
What does my result mean?
The goal of all the tests such as pancreatic function tests done during alcohol risk assessment is to check how much alcohol is present in the body and how it has affected the organs. Results can vary and thus, you need a medical expert to interpret the results. Here are some of the lab tests and their interpretations. LIVER FUNCTION TEST Test Reference Range SGOT 10 to 34 IU/L (international units per liter) (Normal Range) GGT 0 to 51 Total Protein 6 - 8.3 gm/dL(grams per deciliter) Albumin 3.4 to 5.4 g/dL Bilirubin 0 to 0.3 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) (For adults) LIPID PROFILE TEST Test Reference Range Total Cholesterol less than 200 mg/dL HDL: “good cholesterol” greater than 40 - 60 mg/dL VLDL 2 - 38 mg/dL PANCREATIC FUNCTION TEST (Amylase and Lipase Levels) Test Reference Range Amylase Level 23-85 U/L (some lab results go up to 140 U/L) Lipase Level 0-160 U/L