Liver function tests

Definition

Common tests that are used to evaluate 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.

Alternative Names

LFT

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.