Liver function tests
Alternative Names: LFT
Common tests that are used to evaluate how well the liver is working (liver function) include:
- Albumin
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin
- ALP
- ALT
- AST
- Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT)
- Prothrombin time
- Serum bilirubin
- Urine bilirubin
Please see individual tests for details on how each is performed.
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Review Date: 10/30/2010
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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