Liver function tests
Also known as: LFT
Definition
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.
References
Pincus MR, Abraham NZ. Interpreting laboratory results. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006:chap 8.
Pincus MR, Tierno P, Dufour DR. Evaluation of liver function. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006:chap 21.
See Also: Prothrombin time (PT), Bilirubin - blood, Bilirubin - urine, ALP, AST, Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, Albumin - serum, and ALT
Review date: October 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.
