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

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Liver function tests

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