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Clearance tests of liver function.

D H Brody, L Leichter

    The Medical Clinics of North America
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Accurate liver function tests are crucial for monitoring hepatic health. This review examines alternatives like indocyanine green clearance for sensitive liver function assessment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hepatology
    • Clinical Chemistry
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Hepatic function tests are vital for assessing liver health.
    • Current tests like serum enzymes lack sensitivity for early injury detection.
    • Sulfobromophthalein is no longer used due to safety concerns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review alternative methods for measuring hepatic function.
    • To identify sensitive and reliable tests for liver function assessment.
    • To address the need for safe and effective liver function tests.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of substance clearance studies.
    • Analysis of indocyanine green, bile acid, and metabolite clearance.
    • Evaluation of uptake, storage, and excretory liver capacity.

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    Main Results:

    • Substance clearance reflects liver's functional capacity.
    • Indocyanine green and bile acid clearance are promising indicators.
    • Exogenous metabolites offer further insights into liver function.

    Conclusions:

    • Clearance measurements are superior for sensitive hepatic function assessment.
    • Indocyanine green and other metabolite clearances are viable alternatives.
    • These methods provide reliable data on liver health and function.