Liver function tests (LFTs or LFs), are groups of clinical biochemistry laboratory blood assays designed to give information about the state of a patient s liver . The parameters measured include PT/INR, aPTT, albumin, billirubin (direct and indirect) and others. According to some, liver transaminases (AST/ALT (SGOT/SGPT) are not liver function tests, but are biomarkers of liver injury in a patient with some degree of intact liver function. Other sources include transaminases. Most liver diseases cause only mild symptoms initially, but it is vital that these diseases be detected early. Hepatic (liver) involvement in some diseases can be of crucial importance. This testing is performed by a medical technologist on a patient s serum or plasma sample obtained by phlebotomy . Some tests are associated with functionality (e.g., albumin); some with cellular integrity (e.g., transaminase ) and some with conditions linked to the biliary tract ( gamma-glutamyl transferase and alkaline phosphatase ). Several biochemical tests are useful in the evaluation and management of patients with hepatic dysfunction. These tests can be used to (1) detect the presence of liver disease, (2) distinguish among different types of liver disorders, (3) gauge the extent of known liver damage, and (4) follow the response to treatment. Some or all of these measurements are also carried out (usually about twice a year for routine cases) on those individuals taking certain medications- anticonvulsants are a notable example- in order to ensure that the medications are not damaging the person s liver.
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Hi, My wife is now 36weeks pregnant. Now she is suffering with severe itching and my doctor has suggested to go for LFT. in LFT it found that serum alkaline phosphatase is 174.6 IU/L. Can you please help and suggest...
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I'm 34 weeks pregnant & on udiliv since last four weeks. Yesterday we did LFT again and found the some parameters have increased significantly, is that harmful to baby? Please advice
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LFT test shows S.Alkaline Phosphatase as 171 for my 9 month pregnant wife, the gyna has suggested for LFT test due to pimple like red spots on her thighs,abdomen and hands. Is this harmful for her or the baby ?
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I am wondering what elevated Bun and Elevated liver enzymes could be a result of
I recently had blood work done on 2 occasions. Each time my liver enzymes were raised outside the normal range by two points. Now my doctor wants to scan my livervwhat is going on. Is this cancer?r All my other blood work was in normal range. I...
my SGPT(ALT) is 64 and GGPT is 90. But other factors in LFT and KFT are within normal range. What is the implication ? is there anything to worry about
My sister sprayed mosquito killer spray in the room for three days and I slept in that room . Later I was coughing and got fever , three later I showed to doctor and he checked my blood and mentioned that I have impaired liver function 573.8 . I...
Hi I'm 48 male 5'10" 175# i've suffered depression for about 15 years
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citalopram 300mg buprppion 20mg methylphenidate x4 latley I decided to get my testastorne checked it...
This question is regarding my girlfriend, age 27, who broke her leg rollerskating with me about 9 and a half months ago.
She broke her tibia and fibia, and had to have a metal plate about 7 inches long ( 8 screws)...
I have gone for routine LFT test while taking treatment for Hypertension where i found my SGOT/SGPT reading too high(139/199),my ultrasound report is ok and i have no problem with my liver but i consult a doctor who prescribed me URSODEOXYCHOLIC...
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My son (aged 3+ months) is suffering from Jaundice ....Hida scan is normal LFT deranged and HB 7.1 Doctor advised Udiliv syp (0.8 ml BD). does it OK?
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hi i am 44 years old 10 10 hight and 11 stone4 and healthy.i have had 2 lft tests done recently the first one showed abnormal with my ggt at 900 due to drinking spirits and beer over 10 years ever day.after my first test i reduced my alchol to one can of beer per week mixed with lemonade and 6 weeks later took another lft test and everthing came...
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hi my name is Chris, i have been unwell now for a few months. i have lost 30 kilos in 12 months. i ahve been to the doctor, i have had elevated HB, elevated LFT s, and now apparently a concern for a LDH, the gp tells me he needs to see me urgently, what does this mean? i am unable to see him for 2 weeks as he is very busy, should i be concerned
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Hello Please find attached LFT of one of my clients. Please advise the possible diseases Regards Patient Name: IRFAN Consultant: FARISHTAH PIR Hb 11.3BILLIRUBIN TOTAL mg/dl 13.5 S.G.P.T (A.L.T) U/L 1244 S.G.O.T (A.S.T) U/L 2198 ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE U/L 408 GAMMA G.T U/L 134 TOTAL PROTEIN G/dl 8.2 ALBUMIN G/dl 2.7 GLOBULINS G/dl 5.5 A/G RATIO 0.5...
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my wife is in 9th month last week of prenancyshe got some sort of allergies irritation is getting worst on whole body doc has prescribed piriton she is taking since two days one tablet at night , but problem is still there she got LFT serum bilrubin (total) 14 umol/L serum ALP 226 U/L serum ALT 47 U/L she is 27 years and its first preg
Esteemed Sir, I had loose motions and after 4days I took 1tablet of Norflox400 in afternoon.Next day I went to doctor and he Prescribed me Pantop-40 and Zanocin each of 10 to be taken for 5 days.5th day I gave stool test and in the report mucus is + , Pus cells 3-4/hpf, Veg.cells/Fibres is + , Starch is + and Bacteria is + . I also gave LFT test...
A 75 YEAR PATIENT OF NHL SURGERY IN NOV 2009 GIVEN RCHOP AND R BENDAMUSTIN 6 CYCLES EACH LAST THERAPY IN SEPT 10, NOW SLUDGE IN GB ABD CBD IS DILATED LFT VALUES ENLARGED BLOOD COUNTS EXCEPT ESR ALL ARE O.K.heamoglobin above ten obstructive jaundice to be treated with medicines or mrcp and ercp to be got done surgery of sub toal gastjunctomy in...
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I am on chronic medication for blood pressure and an ulcer Tuareg 80, adcoretic and altosec. I have recently started working in south Korea and when I went for my compulsory medical, I was told that my liver function is to good. Could my chronic medicine play a part in this? What are the long term effects of taking adcoretic?
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I am suffering from jaundice. initially three months back my bilirubing was 3.6 after one month reduced to 2.47 and within a week again 3.8. now i have taken LFT and abdominal + pelvis scaning . results showing normal. doctor prescribed ursocol 300 mg twice a day for 20 days and asked me to come after course. what could be the reason. please...
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yes my mom has stopped drinking and has been eating really well and yet her liver enzymes are like 100 whats going on should we be worried she 52 yrs of age. she doesnt look yellow and is not haveing any weird symtoms, what could it be?
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