Body Organs

How organ function test helps?

Organ function tests are laboratory tests that are performed to evaluate the functioning of various organs in the body, such as the heart, kidneys, liver and lung. Organ function tests measure the levels of certain substances in the blood or urine, and these levels are then used to determine if the corresponding organs are functioning normally. Since organ functionality tests provide such in-depth knowledge about various body organs, they are used to detect, diagnose, and monitor a wide range of underlying health conditions, such as kidney problems, cardiac issues, diabetes, and thyroid. Organ tests, or organ function tests, can also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing treatment and to detect any potential complications or side effects in the patient. This enables the doctor to take decisions regarding whether to continue the treatment or modify it, as per the patient’s response to it. These organ tests can be performed as a single test or as a series of tests, depending on the patient’s health condition, nature of the test and the doctor's recommendation.  Read more...