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Chapter-18 Liver Function Tests

BOOK TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technology: Methods and Interpretations (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Sood Ramnik
ISBN
9788184484496
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11776_19
Edition
6/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
9
Author Affiliations
1. Manipal Health Systems (Manipal Group), Manipal Health Systems, (Manipal Group), Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India, Manipal Health Systems (Manipal Group), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Healthcare Meena, Sharjah, UAE, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Centre, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Center, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Abstract

The chapter starts by briefly classifying the tests of liver function. In detail are given- tests of excretion by the liver (bile and bilirubin along with causes of hyperbilirubinemia), also discussed is BSP excretion test. This is followed by Evaluation of synthesis in the liver (Prothrombin, cholesterol etc.). Next to be covered is Detoxification function of the liver. Hippuric acid test is mentioned briefly. Evaluation of enzyme activity comes next (all SGOT/SGPT/ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE ) are given in sufficient detail. Liver function tests as suggested for various liver problems are covered very nicely. The chapter ends by tabulating the battery of liver tests.

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