A-Man's test

The A-Mann test is a test for detecting liver function. The function of synthesizing glycogen in the liver is detected. Oral administration of 40g galactose on an empty stomach, more than 3g of galactose excreted within 5 hours, suggesting impaired liver function. Be careful not to take the drug before the test, because some drugs will increase the burden on the liver, causing temporary damage to the liver function, which will lead to the accuracy of the liver function test results. Basic Information Specialist classification: Digestive examination classification: liver function test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: Negative results are generally normal. Positive: Positive test values ​​suggest that there may be impaired liver function. Tips: Before the examination, the diet is light and alcohol is prohibited. Check for an empty stomach in the morning. Guarantee a good night's sleep. Normal value The galactose discharged within 5 hours was not more than 3 g negative. Clinical significance Abnormal results galactose excreted in more than 5g within 5 hours, suggesting impaired liver function. Need to check patients with impaired liver function. Positive results may be diseases: fulminant liver failure precautions Taboo before inspection: 1. Be careful not to take the drug before the test, because some drugs will increase the burden on the liver, causing temporary damage to the liver function, which will lead to the accuracy of the liver function test results. 2. Pay attention to ensure adequate sleep before exercise, do not exercise vigorously, which may cause elevated transaminase, thus affecting the test results. 3. You must not drink alcohol the day before. Drinking alcohol will cause an increase in transaminase and affect the test results. 4. Accompany the solution before checking. Taboo during the examination: can not eat before the examination, blood test requires fasting, fasting time is generally 8 to 12 hours. Inspection process Oral administration of 40g galactose on an empty stomach, more than 3g of galactose excreted within 5 hours, suggesting impaired liver function. Not suitable for the crowd Special diseases: Patients with hematopoietic dysfunction, such as leukemia, various anemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, etc., unless the examination is essential, try to draw less blood. Adverse reactions and risks 1, subcutaneous hemorrhage: due to pressing time less than 5 minutes or blood draw technology is not enough, etc. can cause subcutaneous bleeding. 2, discomfort: the puncture site may appear pain, swelling, tenderness, subcutaneous ecchymosis visible to the naked eye. 3, dizzy or fainting: in the blood draw, due to emotional overstress, fear, reflex caused by vagus nerve excitement, blood pressure decreased, etc. caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain caused by fainting or dizziness. 4. Risk of infection: If you use an unclean needle, you may be at risk of infection.

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