[(13)C-breath tests for the assessment of liver function].
Routine work-up of hepatic diseases is performed by regular laboratory tests which indicate changes in the metabolic capacity of various hepatic cellular systems. A (13)C-based breath test may offer further selective characterisation of hepatic enzymes by means of a non-invasive technique. We present an overview on current test systems and their potential relevance in the assessment of hepatic diseases.
Schneider
A R
AR
Medizinische Klinik II, Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Germany.
Caspary
W F
WF
Stein
J
J
D001944:Breath Tests / Q000379:methods*; D002247:Carbon Isotopes / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008111:Liver Function Tests / Q000379:methods*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
D002247:Carbon Isotopes