Gallstone disease: diagnosis and management

Diagnosing gallstones

If your doctor thinks you may have gallstones, they should offer you a blood test to check how your liver is working, and an ultrasound scan of your abdomen. Depending on the results of these tests, you might also be offered other tests.

If your doctor thinks that your symptoms could be caused by a problem other than gallstones, they should refer you for more tests.