What Is a Liver Function Panel?

A liver function panel (LFP) assesses liver health through multiple blood tests.

Components

  • ALT — liver cell damage
  • AST — liver/heart/muscle damage
  • ALP — bile ducts
  • GGT — alcohol/bile ducts
  • Total bilirubin — liver processing
  • Albumin — liver synthetic function
  • Total protein — overall protein status

Interpreting Patterns

  • High ALT/AST = liver cell damage
  • High ALP/GGT = bile duct obstruction
  • Low albumin = chronic liver disease
  • High bilirubin = liver or bile duct problem
Source: American Association for Clinical Chemistry, NLM MedlinePlus.

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