Wikijunior:Dinosaurs/Plesiosaur. The Plesiosaur is not actually a dinosaur, but rather a large swimming reptile. Plesiosaur is Greek for nearer to the reptiles. This name given to this creature because it resembles something that is part reptile and part fish.
The ALT test measures the level of ALT in your blood. Consistently high levels of ALT in your blood can be a sign of liver damage. Aspartate Transaminase (AST) is an enzyme found in large amounts in your liver and other parts of your body. The AST test measures the level of AST in your blood.
You'll probably have a blood test to check how the liver is working (liver function) and how well your blood clots. You may also have liver function tests before, during and after treatment. If primary liver cancer is suspected, you'll have blood tests to check for hepatitis B or C and various genetic problems.You may need a blood test to check the level of certain chemicals known as tumour markers, which are produced by cancer cells. Tumour markers can help diagnose some types of cancer. Information reviewed by. Primary liver cancer and secondary cancer in the liver are diagnosed using a number of different tests. These include blood testsand scans. Tissue examination (biopsy) is only done rarely.