Liver function test
Are groups of clinical biochemistry laboratory blood assays designed to give information about the state of a patient's liver.[1]the parameters measured include pt/inr, aptt, albumin, bilirubin (direct and indirect) and others. According to some[who?], liver transaminases (ast/alt (sgot/sgpt) are not liver function tests, but are biomarkers of liver injury in a patient with some degree of intact.
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How will i know what does an irregular liver function test really mean?
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How exactly is liver function test done and can anyone get one by asking for it?
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My primary said that my liver function test was abnormally low but not alarming. Wants to retest. Was could this possibly mean?
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liver function test done and levels came back 95 and 52 Not sure which was which, but the one that's to be in the range of 0-40 is95 Dangerous?
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What kind of effect does billary dyskenisia have on liver function test?
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What does it mean if GGT was 80 on my liver function test; normal between 10 & 42?
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Question on Liver Function Test results ALT aminotransferase ) Had test in 2016 next Test in 2021 Only result which was noticeably different since then was my ALT has gone up from 13 u/L to 40 u/L is rise any cause for concern for 50+YR old male?
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I drank 26oz of vodka three days prior to a liver functions test, should I expect my results to be abnormal?
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Can smoking affect a liver function test?
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Would a liver function test show gallbladder dysfunction?
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My liver function test showed a reading of ALT 34 & AST41 U/L means ?
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For what length of time can alcohol be detected in the liver using a liver function test?
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Is it possible for someone to show normal liver function test and still have hemochromatosis?
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My sgpt level is 101 in liver function test. Is 101 is very high? What do I do to get the level to normal ? What do I avoid ?
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I recently did a liver function test where my sgpt count is 66 i.U./lit. Please help, how can I get it to normal by doing simple home tips.
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If you had consumed a large amount of alcohol just prior to having a liver function test, would the results likely be affected by this? Thanks.
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Just say for instance When pertaining to liver problems the inr will only elevate when cirrhosis has occurred right?and if inr is elevated due to liver problems other liver functions test will also be abnormal at that time right?
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Could electrolyte enhanced water skew a liver function test?
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Can you tell me what could be the cause of high levels on my liver function test (blood test)?
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Hi, Male in 30s - UK. Had a Liver function test (DRPB) & "Serum ALT Level" was high measuring 56 on a scale of 10-35. What are the concerns?
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My friend has a total bilirubin count of 9 from a blood liver function test. Is it too high? Is there any risk on life? What should be done?
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