Gallstone disease laboratory findings
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Overview
Laboratory findings are usually normal among patients with uncomplicated gallstone disease, both during asymptomatic periods and during attacks of pain. Abnormal blood tests (leukocytosis, elevated liver or pancreas tests) suggest the development of a complication of gallstone disease, such as cholecystitis, cholangitis, or pancreatitis.[1]
Laboratory Findings
- There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with an uncomplicated case of gallstone disease.
- Some patients with complicated gallstones (acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, obstructive jaundice and may have elevated,
- Leukocytes
- Liver Transaminases
- Serum Bilirubin
- Alkaline phosphatase
- Amylase
- Lipase