Dr. Weyrich's Naturopathic Functional Medicine Notebook
Test Overview of Liver Detoxification Capacity Profile
The efficiency of major pathways of liver detoxification can be evaluated
by testing saliva and urine samples after provocation with measured doses of
common over-the-counter medications (caffeine, aspirin, acetaminophen).
Not recommended for children under 12 years old.
Test Indications of Liver Detoxification Capacity Profile
Suspected problems with detoxification of drugs or environmental toxins.
Sample Collection for Liver Detoxification Capacity Profile
Avoid taking any medications containing aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol)
for 24 hours prior to starting the test and during the test.
Avoid any foods containing caffeine (NoDoz, energy drinks, colas, tea,
coffee, chocolate) for 24 hours prior to starting the test and during the test.
Avoid alcohol, fruit, licorice, peppermint, nuts and seeds for 24 hours
prior to starting the test and during the test.
Do not collect urine sample during menstruation.
Your doctor or lab may have different instructions that supersede the above.
CPT CODES for Liver Detoxification Capacity Profile
CPT-Code
Description
Comments
82492
Acetaminophen Metabolites
80101
Caffeine Clearance
82570
Creatinine
84311
2-Hydroxyhippuric Acid
Labs Performing Liver Detoxification Capacity Profile Test
MetaMetrix