How Is Drug-Induced Hepatitis Diagnosed?

In addition to complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for drug-induced hepatitis may include the following:

• Specific laboratory blood tests, such as the following:
  • Liver function studies
  • Cellular blood counts
  • Bleeding times
  • Electrolyte tests
  • Tests for other chemicals in the body
  • Drug screening tests
• Ultrasound (also called sonography)
• Liver biopsy