maksakokeisiin

Maksakokeisiin is a Finnish term used to describe the process of undergoing liver function testing. In medical contexts, maksakokeisiin can refer to a set of laboratory and imaging tests performed to assess liver structure and function. The tests are typically ordered when liver disease is suspected, when monitoring chronic liver conditions, or before certain medications or procedures.

Common components include blood tests that measure liver enzymes such as ALT (alaninaminotransferase) and AST (aspartaataminotransferase), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), as well as bilirubin, albumin, and the prothrombin time/INR. These markers help detect hepatocellular injury, cholestasis, and impaired liver synthesis. Additional serology may check for viral hepatitis, autoimmune markers, or metabolic causes of liver disease. Imaging tests, such as abdominal ultrasound, elastography, or MRI, may be used to visualize liver size, structure, and fat content. In some cases, a liver biopsy is performed to obtain tissue for microscopic examination.

Preparation and interpretation vary by test. Some blood tests require fasting; imaging may require fasting or specific positioning. Results are interpreted by clinicians in the context of symptoms, history, and other findings; abnormal results may prompt further testing or referral to a hepatologist. Maksakokeisiin is not a single test but a clinical workflow to evaluate liver health.