Liver diseases may be prevented if the right test and diagnosis are made earlier. The price of liver function tests in the Philippines may range from Php 1,050 to Php 4,000 and depends mainly on the types of tests required. You may ask the center if they offer full packages of all the test types to save on fees.
Included Tests
- Bilirubin
- SGPT
- B1B2
- SGOT
- Albumin (Serum Albumin)
- Pro Time Test
- Alanine transaminase (ALT Test)
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST test)
For example, the price of a bilirubin test may start from Php 1,185 or more for adult patients. On the other hand, the ALP test may start from Php 320 and above.
Who Can Avail?
The doctor will provide the prescription and test order upon your consultation but make sure you know the prices of lab tests. He or she will decide which test is appropriate to your condition and symptoms. You may use your health card or pay in cash for the service.
One of our family members availed the test but it included SGOT and SGPT only as a routine exam. The cost was Php 800 which is more expensive than a set.
Test Results
Just like many laboratory tests, you may expect the results to be available in a few days. Most clinics can provide the results after 24 hours. However, some hospitals can take 1 to 3 days for the results to be released. Ask the staff when you can get your documents after the test.
Did you know that 1 in 10 Filipinos has chronic Hepa B according to PCHRD? This is alarming and we think knowing the price of testing will help people realize its importance.
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