Liver function tests

Alternative names
LFT

Definition
Common tests that are used to evaluate liver function include:

     
  • Albumin  
  • ALP  
  • ALT  
  • AST  
  • GGT  
  • PT  
  • Serum bilirubin  
  • Urine bilirubin

Please see individual tests for details on how each is performed.

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Last revised: December 4, 2012
by Amalia K. Gagarina, M.S., R.D.

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