Biochemistry · Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine

Liver function tests and interpretation

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Quick Orientation

Section

Definition

Objective
Understand the core idea
Keywords
Liver function tests (LFT), 0.2 to 1.0 mg/dL

Markers of Liver Function

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
Markers of Liver Function

Bilirubin and the van den Bergh Reaction

Objective
Follow the sequence and key control points
Keywords
Bilirubin, bilirubin diglucuronide, 0.2 to 0.4 mg/dL

Serum Enzymes in Liver Disease

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
Alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST)

Serum Albumin and Prothrombin Time

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
Albumin, 20 to 25 days, Prothrombin time (PT)

Clinical Correlation

Objective
Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
Keywords
Jaundice, 2 mg/dL, Hepatocellular damage

Definition