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LFTs are |
Group of tests that help in diagnosis, assessing prognosis and monitoring therapy of liver disease |
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Important LFTs |
1. Serum bilirubin levels (total and conjugated) 2. Total serum protein and albumin 3. Prothrombin time 4. Serum enzymes Aspartate Transaminase (AST), Alanine Transaminase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) 5. Blood ammonia |
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Serum bilirubin level is assessed |
As indicator of ability of liver to take up, conjugate and excrete bilirubin (conjugation and excretory function) |
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Major utility of serum bilirubin levels |
Aids in differential diagnosis of jaundice |
