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[(13)C-breath tests for the assessment of liver function]
A R Schneider1, W F Caspary, J Stein
1Medizinische Klinik II, Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Germany.
Zeitschrift Fur Gastroenterologie
|March 17, 2004
Summary
Routine laboratory tests assess hepatic diseases. A non-invasive carbon-13 based breath test offers selective characterization of hepatic enzymes for improved disease assessment.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Medical Diagnostics
- Biochemistry
Context:
- Hepatic diseases require routine laboratory tests to evaluate metabolic capacity.
- Current diagnostic methods for liver diseases have limitations.
- Non-invasive techniques are sought for better liver disease assessment.
Purpose:
- To provide an overview of current carbon-13 (13C)-based breath test systems.
- To discuss the potential of these tests in characterizing hepatic enzymes.
- To highlight their relevance in the assessment of hepatic diseases.
Summary:
- Routine laboratory tests assess the metabolic capacity of hepatic cellular systems in liver disease.
- Carbon-13 (13C)-based breath tests offer a non-invasive method for selective characterization of hepatic enzymes.
- This overview examines current breath test systems and their application in diagnosing liver conditions.
Impact:
- Potential for enhanced, non-invasive diagnosis of hepatic diseases.
- Improved characterization of liver enzyme function.
- Advancement in the clinical assessment of liver health.