The following blood tests may be done:
Bilirubin level
Liver enzyme levels
Liver function tests
White blood count (WBC)
Blood cultures
Anaerobes may be cultured in 15% of cases.
Laboratory studies show cholestasis, variable transaminase levels, leukocytosis, and positive blood cultures.
Ascending cholangitis laboratory tests
Ascending cholangitis physical examination
Choledocholithiasis laboratory tests
Ascending cholangitis laboratory findings
Chronic cholecystitis physical examination
Cholangitis physical examination
Gallstone disease physical examination
Acute cholecystitis physical examination