This document provides an overview of liver function tests and how to interpret abnormal results. It describes the typical components of a liver screen and defines different liver function tests including ALT, AST, albumin, prothrombin time, ALP, and GGT. Abnormal liver function test results can indicate hepatocellular, cholestatic, or mixed patterns of liver injury. Elevated enzymes suggest potential conditions affecting the liver, while abnormal albumin or coagulation factors indicate impaired synthetic liver function. A thorough workup is needed to determine the underlying cause of liver disease or injury.
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This document provides an overview of liver function tests and how to interpret abnormal results. It describes the typical components of a liver screen and defines different liver function tests including ALT, AST, albumin, prothrombin time, ALP, and GGT. Abnormal liver function test results can indicate hepatocellular, cholestatic, or mixed patterns of liver injury. Elevated enzymes suggest potential conditions affecting the liver, while abnormal albumin or coagulation factors indicate impaired synthetic liver function. A thorough workup is needed to determine the underlying cause of liver disease or injury.
This document provides an overview of liver function tests and how to interpret abnormal results. It describes the typical components of a liver screen and defines different liver function tests including ALT, AST, albumin, prothrombin time, ALP, and GGT. Abnormal liver function test results can indicate hepatocellular, cholestatic, or mixed patterns of liver injury. Elevated enzymes suggest potential conditions affecting the liver, while abnormal albumin or coagulation factors indicate impaired synthetic liver function. A thorough workup is needed to determine the underlying cause of liver disease or injury.