Liver Function Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Low Albumin
A
Loss of secretory function and kidney disease
2
Q
High GOT (AST)
A
Shows liver damage (also RBC and muscle damage)
3
Q
Transaminases (GOT/GPT)
A
High with normal ALP indicates liver necrosis
Could also be due to alcohol, viral or cancer
Over 1000 in paracetamol overdose
4
Q
Alkaline Phosphotases
A
High means bile duct obstruction, liver disease and osteoblastic bone disease!
But also high in growing kids, 3rd term prenancy and Paget’s bone disease
5
Q
Bilirubin
A
High direct (conjugated) indicates problem after liver
6
Q
Prothrombin Time (INR)
A
Slower clotting time shows liver failure
Used to monitor warfarin and vitamin K
7
Q
Gamma Glutaryl Transpeptidase
A
High due to chronic drug and alcohol abuse
Sensitive to minor liver function changes
8
Q
High amylase
A
Shows acute pancreatitis
