UKELD test question

[Robert1981]

Hi, is this a standard test as part of the 6 month cirrhosis check up?

I have just been diagnosed, and the level of information from the consultant was a 1 minute conversation which went ‘we know what’s wrong with you, it’s stage 3 liver disease, any questions’. Was out of the room in a minute.

Received an ultrasound appointment for 4 months (6 months from diagnosis), but no mention of anything else apart from routine doctor appointment.

It’s been a rollercoaster couple of months so just trying to work things through (given I have very little faith in him). I was slightly more reassured that referral for a liver transplant assessment was more clinical based than subjective

Thank you

[AyrshireK]

UKELD is a calculation based on the results from your blood tests rather than a standalone test - it uses your Serum Sodium, Serum Creatine, Serum Bilirubin and your INR. It should be calculated by your clinicians every 6 months or when you have a set of blood tests.

UKELD alone doesn't determine transplant need.

Katie