LFTs Flashcards
1
Q
where is alt predominantly found
A
liver parenchymal cells
2
Q
what does it mean if alt is raised in blood
A
when liver cells are damaged
3
Q
where is ast found
A
liver cells, heart, skeletal muscle
4
Q
which is more specific alt or ast
A
alt
5
Q
where is ggt found
A
bile duct cells
6
Q
what is ggt most speicifc for
A
cholestasis
7
Q
where is alp found
A
bile duct and bone
8
Q
cholestatic damage lfts
A
alp and ggt
9
Q
raised in pregnancy
A
alp
10
Q
alcoholic hepatitis lfts suspeced
A
raised ggt, ast;alt ratio 2;1
- ast markedley raised
