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==Overview== | |||
The following blood tests may be done: | |||
*Bilirubin level | |||
*Liver enzyme levels | |||
*Liver function tests | |||
*White blood count (WBC) | |||
==Blood sample== | ==Blood sample== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The following blood tests may be done:
- Bilirubin level
- Liver enzyme levels
- Liver function tests
- White blood count (WBC)
Blood sample
Anaerobes may be cultured in 15% of cases. Laboratory studies show cholestasis, variable transaminase levels, leukocytosis, and positive blood cultures.