LAB TEST
Liver function tests
Liver function tests are common tests that are used to see how well the liver is working. Tests include: Albumin Alpha-1 antitrypsin Alkaline phosphatase ( ALP ) Alanine aminotransferase ( ALT ) Aspartate aminotransferase ( AST ) Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) 5' nucleotidase Prothrombin time , also expressed as international normalized ratio (INR) Serum bilirubin Urine bilirubin
References
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