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Which blood tests can show liver damage?
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A panel: Liver has a large number of functions, some tests show liver damage and others assess liver function: the short names of some of the tests are: alt, ast, ggt, alk phase, biirubin-direct and total, albumin, inr, Alpha feto protein. A panel of testing for hepatitis is also available. Additional tests are done depending on the results of the initial panel and suspected diagnosis.
Answered 6/24/2014
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