Liver Function Guide
ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin — understanding your liver blood test results.
What Is GGT in a Blood Test?
GGT explained: normal 8-61 U/L, high GGT means alcohol use, bile duct obstruction, or liver disease. Most sensitive marker for alcohol-relat…
What Is ALP in a Blood Test?
ALP explained: normal 44-147 U/L, high ALP from liver (bile duct obstruction) or bone (Paget's, cancer). GGT distinguishes source.…
What Does Elevated Liver Enzymes Mean?
Elevated liver enzymes indicate liver cell damage. Common causes: fatty liver (most common), medications, alcohol, viral hepatitis. Pattern …
What Is a Liver Function Panel?
Liver function panel: ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin, total protein — assesses liver health, bile duct function, and synthetic funct…
What Blood Tests Detect Fatty Liver Disease?
Fatty liver (NAFLD) is suspected with elevated ALT and AST (ALT>AST), metabolic risk factors, and confirmed by imaging. No single blood test…