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Liver Function Test 

Test that measure biosynthetic function of

the Liver

Serum albumin:

Synthesized exclusively by hepatocytes

T1/2: 15-20 days

NOT a good indicator of acute/mild hepatic

dysfunction

Minimum change in Viral hepatitis/drug induced

hepatitis/ Obs. Jaundice

In hepatitis Alb levels less than 3gm/dl – chronic

liver disease

Comments:

Liver – Functions, Disorders and Diagnostic Tests

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