GI

Question 1

What are 4 liver functions and what are the abnormal labs that will be seen in the situation of a dysfunctional liver?

Answer 1

1) Protein synthesis
- Dysfunction would cause low serum albumin
2) Detoxification of ammonia
- Dysfunction would cause high/elevated serum ammonia
3) Coagulation factor production
- Dysfunction would cause elevated INR, Prolonged PTT
4) Hepatic cell damage
- Dysfunction would cause elevated AST/ALT