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Hepatic function testing

M D Burke

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Choosing the right liver function tests is key for diagnosis. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and aspartate aminotransferase (GOT) detect disease, while adding gammaglutamyl transferase (GGTP) helps exclude it, guiding further investigation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hepatology
    • Clinical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Liver function tests (LFTs) are essential for diagnosing and managing hepatic diseases.
    • Selecting appropriate LFTs depends on the specific clinical context and diagnostic goals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the utility of various liver function tests in clinical practice.
    • To provide guidance on selecting and interpreting LFTs for disease detection and differential diagnosis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of established clinical guidelines and diagnostic algorithms for liver function testing.
    • Analysis of the diagnostic and exclusionary roles of specific liver enzymes and proteins.

    Main Results:

    • Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and aspartate aminotransferase (GOT) are primary tests for disease detection.

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  • Combining ALP, GOT, and gammaglutamyl transferase (GGTP) aids in excluding liver disease.
  • A comprehensive panel including ALP, GOT, bilirubin, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), albumin, globulin, and GGTP is valuable for routine differential diagnosis.
  • Prothrombin time is a key indicator of disease severity.
  • Interpretation is enhanced by analyzing enzyme predominance (ALP vs. GOT), enzyme relationships (LDH, ALP, bilirubin), and enzyme ratios (GGTP/ALP).

    • Conclusions:

    • The judicious selection and interpretation of LFTs are crucial for effective clinical decision-making.
    • Abnormalities in routine LFTs often necessitate more specialized diagnostic procedures.