Liver Function On Anti Depressants
Common tests that are used to evaluate how well the liver is working (liver function) include:
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Albumin -
Alpha-1 antitrypsin -
ALP -
ALT -
AST -
Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) -
Prothrombin time -
Serum bilirubin -
Urine bilirubin
Please see individual tests for details on how each is performed.
Alternative Names
LFT
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