Test Components:

The Alcohol Effect Panel includes the following tests:

1. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
2. Chemistry Panel (16 essential tests)
3. Prothrombin Time (PT)
4. CK
5. Amylase and Lipase (both used to diagnose and monitor pancreatitis)

Description:

The Alcohol Effect Panel evaluates any long term effects of alcohol on your body. It includes a basic screen of your blood counts, your kidney and liver functions, as well as electrolytes, and bleeding time.

The Prothrombin Time (PT) measures how long it takes blood to clot and the CK test determines any damage to your heart or other muscles. The Amylase and Lipase tests are used to diagnose and monitor pancreatitis.

Why Do I Need It?:

If you or a significant other drinks a lot of alcohol and you want to know its long-term health effects on the body, get an Alcohol Effect Panel today.

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Test Details:

Normal Range:

High Results Indicate:

COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT: Please see individual test.

CHEMISTRY PANEL: Please see individual test.

PROTHROMBIN TIME: Please see individual test.

CREATINE KINASE: Elevated levels indicate damage to the heart or other muscles.

AMYLASE: Elevated levels can indicate pancreatitis, pancreatic duct obstruction, pancreas cancer or gallbladder attack.

LIPASE: Elevated levels can indicate pancreatitis, kidney damage, bowel obstruction or peptic ulcer disease.

Low Results Indicate:

COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT: Please see individual test.

CHEMISTRY PANEL: Please see individual test.

PROTHROMBIN TIME: Please see individual test.

CREATINE KINASE: Low levels could indicate minimal or no heart or muscle damage.

AMYLASE: Low levels of amylase may indicate permanent damage to pancreas cells.

LIPASE: Low levels may indicate permanent damage to pancreas cells.

What Type of Physician Should You See?

You should seek treatment from your primary care physician.

Next Steps:

1. Buy test – either at the store or online. (*If online, don't forget to print out receipt!)
2. Fill out necessary paperwork and how you want to receive the test results.
3. Get results.
4. Review results.
5. If your results are 'abnormal' or 'out-of-range' from the normal, please contact your physician. (*The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a licensed physician.)