Definition of Liver function test

1. Noun. (medicine) any of several biochemical blood assays designed to give information on the state of a patient's liver; include total protein, albumin, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin ¹

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Medical Definition of Liver function test

1. A test that measures the blood serum level of several enzymes produced by the liver. An elevated liver function test is a sign of possible liver damage. Examples include: prothrombin time, PTT, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, alkaline phosphatase and serum albumin. (14 Oct 1997)

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