Ovarian progesterone: Progesterone (ovarian) and dhea are the precursors for more specialized steroid hormones, including cortisol, aldosterone, estrogen and testosterone. Taking synthetic progesterone, progestin, will not increase the level of these hormones.
This test is called a hepatitis C viral load test (or RNA test). If this test is positive, you have chronic hepatitis C, and you may eventually have health problems from the virus. You do not need a liver biopsy to determine if you have hepatitis C. For more details about these tests, go to Understanding Lab Tests. Getting Tested: Entire Lesson.
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.