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What is the common blood test to check for liver function?

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Dr. Sathya Jaganmohan answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - gastroenterology

Liver function tests: Ast, alt and alkaline phosphatase are enzymes from the liver an they are commonly tested. The serum bilirubin is also a tested as a marker of liver function.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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