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What are the best tests for kidney and liver function to make sure they are not being damaged by meds?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Routine blood: Draw to include bun, creatinine for kidney and bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, ast and alt for liver.

Answered 8/26/2013

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