Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Risk Assessment

Quick Facts

• Sample: Blood

• Fasting: Maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks before specimen collection and fast for 12–14 hours prior to the test. Discontinue biotin consumption at least 72 hours before collection.

• Turnaround: 2-3 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

What's Included

This panel combines liver function, blood sugar, hepatitis, lipid, and blood cell measurements. Biomarkers tested may vary slightly between labs.

Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets Blood Test

White Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells (WBC): Your body's primary defense against disease, these cells help you fight infection.

Red Blood Cells and Red Cell Indices

• Red Blood Cells (RBC): Carries oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from your cells. Iron deficiency can lower this count.
• Hemoglobin: A compound inside red cells that carries oxygen through your bloodstream and gives blood its red color.
• Hematocrit: The percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells.
• MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin): The average hemoglobin amount within a single red blood cell.
• MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration): The average hemoglobin concentration percentage within a red blood cell.
• MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume): The average size of your red blood cells.
• RDW (Red Cell Distribution Width): Measures the variation in volume and size among your red blood cells.

Platelets

• Platelet Count: Blood cell particles that play a role in forming blood clots.
• MPV (Mean Platelet Volume): The average size of platelets in the blood, providing information about platelet production and activity.

White Blood Cell Differential

• Neutrophils: The most common white blood cell type, created by your bone marrow to combat inflammatory and infectious conditions.
• Lymphocytes: B cells and T cells that fight bacteria and other pathogens, found mainly in your lymph system.
• Monocytes: Work alongside neutrophils to fight infections and clear away dead or damaged cells.
• Eos (Eosinophils): White blood cells that become active in response to allergies and certain infections.
• Basophils: Help detect infections early, support wound healing, and respond to allergic reactions.
• Immature Granulocytes: A component of your white blood cell differential included in this panel. (Labcorp only)

Glucose

• Glucose: The primary sugar circulating in the blood that provides energy for the body's cells. Helps evaluate blood sugar levels and screen for, diagnose, and monitor diabetes and other disorders affecting glucose regulation.

Hemoglobin A1c with eAG

• Hemoglobin A1c: A form of hemoglobin with glucose attached to it that reflects average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. Helps diagnose and monitor diabetes and evaluate long-term blood sugar control.
• Estimated Average Glucose (eAG): A calculated value derived from hemoglobin A1c that estimates average blood glucose levels over the past two to three months, expressed in the same units as daily blood sugar readings (mg/dL).

Hepatic Function Panel

• Protein, Total: The combined amount of albumin and globulin proteins in the blood, helping assess liver and kidney function and nutritional health.
• Albumin: A protein produced by the liver that helps maintain fluid balance in the bloodstream and transports hormones, medications, and other substances.
• Globulin (Not Included with LabCorp): A group of blood proteins involved in immune defense, inflammation, and the transport of various substances.
• Albumin/Globulin Ratio (Not Included with LabCorp): A calculated value comparing albumin to globulin levels in the blood, helping evaluate changes in protein balance.
• Bilirubin, Total: The combined amount of direct and indirect bilirubin in the blood, a yellow pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells. Helps evaluate liver function and bilirubin processing.
  • Bilirubin, Direct: The portion of bilirubin processed by the liver into a water-soluble form for elimination through bile. Elevated levels may indicate liver or bile duct disorders.
  • Bilirubin, Indirect (Not Included with LabCorp): The portion of bilirubin that has not yet been processed by the liver. Elevated levels may indicate increased red blood cell breakdown or impaired bilirubin processing.
• Alkaline Phosphatase: An enzyme found primarily in the liver, bile ducts, and bones. Elevated blood levels may indicate bile duct disorders, liver conditions, or increased bone activity.
• AST (SGOT): An enzyme found in the liver, heart, muscles, and other tissues. Elevated blood levels may indicate liver damage or injury to other tissues.
• ALT (SGPT): An enzyme found primarily in the liver that helps process amino acids. Elevated blood levels may indicate liver cell damage or inflammation.

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)

• Hepatitis B Surface Antigen: A protein found on the surface of the hepatitis B virus; its presence in the blood indicates current hepatitis B infection.

Hepatitis C Antibody

• Hep C Virus Ab: Antibodies the immune system produces in response to hepatitis C virus infection, indicating exposure to the virus.

Lipid Panel With Total Cholesterol:HDL Ratio

• Cholesterol, Total: A measurement used to assess heart health. Cholesterol is required by your body to build healthy cells, but high cholesterol levels can increase your risk of heart disease.
• Triglycerides: Surplus fats transported in the bloodstream and provide energy to the body.
• HDL Cholesterol: High-density lipoproteins, or "good" cholesterol, take cholesterol away from the cells and transport it back to the liver for removal or processing.
• LDL Cholesterol: Low-density lipoproteins (calculation), or "bad" cholesterol, contain the highest percentage of cholesterol and are responsible for depositing cholesterol on the artery walls.
• Non HDL Cholesterol (Not Included with LabCorp): A measure of cholesterol carried outside of HDL particles.
• Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio: The Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio is a critical indicator of the balance between good and bad cholesterol in the body. A ratio of less than 5:1 is considered optimal, while a ratio higher than 6:1 indicates an increased risk of developing heart disease.

Benefits

• Evaluates liver function through markers including ALT, AST, and bilirubin.
• Helps assess your risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
• Pairs glucose with hemoglobin A1c for a current and 2-3 month blood sugar view.
• Includes a lipid panel covering cholesterol, triglycerides, and related ratios.
• Screens for hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibodies.
• Adds a complete blood count with differential and platelets.

Who Is This Test For?

• You want to assess your risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
• You have symptoms related to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
• You are overweight or obese.
• You have insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes.
• You have high cholesterol, high triglycerides, or high blood pressure.

How It Works

1. Order Your Test Online
2. Visit a Local Lab
3. Get Results Online

FAQ

1. Do I need to fast or prepare for this test?

Yes. Maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks before specimen collection and fast for 12–14 hours prior to the test. Discontinue biotin consumption at least 72 hours before collection.

2. How quickly will I get results?

Expect results in 2-3 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

3. What can my results tell me?

Think of this panel as several views of your health in one blood draw. Liver markers show how your liver is functioning, glucose and hemoglobin A1c reflect blood sugar, and the lipid panel covers cholesterol and triglycerides. Hepatitis B and C testing and the complete blood count add further context. Together, they support an assessment of your risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

4. How do I interpret the results?

Patterns matter more than any single number. A value in one group may mean something different depending on your other results, symptoms, medical history, medications, and how you prepared for the test. Percentages, absolute counts, ratios, and calculated values each carry different kinds of information, so they should not be expected to move together. Methodology and biomarkers may also vary slightly between labs, so review your results with a qualified healthcare provider.

Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.

5. What should I do if my results are abnormal?

Start by sharing your full report with a qualified healthcare provider. An out-of-range value is not a diagnosis, and it does not automatically call for treatment. Your provider can look at how several results fit together alongside your health history, then decide whether any further evaluation makes sense for you.

Pre-test preparation

Maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks before specimen collection and fast for 12–14 hours prior to the test. Discontinue biotin consumption at least 72 hours before collection.