Liver Flashcards
1
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ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)
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Increases: Seen with liver cell damage
2
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ALKP: (Alkaline Phosphatase)
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Increases: Liver abnormality (Cholestasis), Cushing’s Disease, active bone growth in large breed dogs. Active bone remodeling after an injury.
3
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GGT (Gamma Glutamyl Transferase)
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Increases: Liver abnormality (Cholestasis: the slowing or stalling of bile flow through your biliary system.)
4
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ALB (Albumin)
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Increases: Dehydration.
Decreases: Lower kidney function, blood loss, GI disease, or kidney disease.
5
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TIBL (Total Bilirubin)
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Increases: Liver Disease (Cholestasis and insufficiency), types of anemia.
6
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Bile Acids
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Increases: in this blood component may be an indication of decreased liver functions.
