What to Expect: Liver function testing
By Dr. Wei Clark, MD · · Gastroenterology
This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Gastroenterology service line explains liver function testing in plain language.
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Topic: liver function testing. The quantitative measurement of liver enzymes in the blood, which is useful in assessing the functional state of a patient's liver. Liver function tests include the measurement of albumin, alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, and gamma glutamyl transferase.
This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.