Does Consumption Of Alcohol Before A Liver Test Affect The Results?

Posted on Fri, 20 May 2016

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Fri, 20 May 2016 Answered on

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi

I am a 39 year old healthy and fit female. I don't smoke and only drink on special occasions. I recently had a full blood count, liver and kidney test. All was normal except my liver test came back with marginally high enzymes.

I did have an alcohol binge 36 hours before the test as I was celebrating a friend's birthday.

Could this be why my enzymes were elevated? Last test was 2 years ago and in normal range.

I'm worried it's something more serious.

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I need to have a look at the tests reports first

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

I understand your concern.

Can you please send me a copy of the tests results you did?

Alcohol drinking prior to testing can alter liver enzymes.

All the best.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar