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Liver function tests
Liver function tests

Liver function tests

Definition:

Common tests that are used to evaluate liver function include:

Please see individual tests for details on how each is performed.



Alternative Names: LFT

How the test is performed:



How to prepare for the test:



How the test will feel:



Why the test is performed:



Normal Values:



What abnormal results mean:



What the risks are:



Special considerations:




Review Date: 11/10/2004
Reviewed By: Christian Stone, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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