Liver function tests

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry

Requirement:

  • Gel/clotted/lithium heparin (yellow/red/green top)

Add on requests are accepted

 

Turnaround Time:

Within 24 hours

Background:

A standard set of liver function tests includes:

  • Albumin
  • Alanine transaminase (ALT)
  • Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
  • Total bilirubin

If ALP is high, then gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) will be automatically measured.

Please note: aspartate transaminase (AST) is not part of the standard profile and must be requested separately.

 

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