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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Laboratory tests consistent with diagnosis of pyogenic liver abscess include complete blood picture, ESR, C-reactive protein, liver function tests, pus culture, and blood culture.[1]

Diagnostic Criteria

Diagnostic criteria for pyogenic liver abscess are:[1]

Laboratory findings

  • Laboratory tests consistent with diagnosis of pyogenic liver abscess include:[1][2][3]
Lab Test Findings
Complete Blood count
ESR and CRP

Elevated ESR and C-reactive protein

Liver function tests
Pus culture Pus drained from abscess is used for culture and sensitivity
Blood culture

Culture of blood for bacteria

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Rahimian J, Wilson T, Oram V, Holzman RS (2004). "Pyogenic liver abscess: recent trends in etiology and mortality". Clin Infect Dis. 39 (11): 1654–9. doi:10.1086/425616. PMID 15578367.
  2. Huang CJ, Pitt HA, Lipsett PA, Osterman FA, Lillemoe KD, Cameron JL; et al. (1996). "Pyogenic hepatic abscess. Changing trends over 42 years". Ann Surg. 223 (5): 600–7, discussion 607-9. PMC 1235191. PMID 8651751.
  3. Rubin RH, Swartz MN, Malt R (1974). "Hepatic abscess: changes in clinical, bacteriologic and therapeutic aspects". Am J Med. 57 (4): 601–10. PMID 4372883.