Liver Function Tests Flashcards

1
Q

Low Albumin

A

Loss of secretory function and kidney disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

High GOT (AST)

A

Shows liver damage (also RBC and muscle damage)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Transaminases (GOT/GPT)

A

High with normal ALP indicates liver necrosis
Could also be due to alcohol, viral or cancer
Over 1000 in paracetamol overdose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Alkaline Phosphotases

A

High means bile duct obstruction, liver disease and osteoblastic bone disease!
But also high in growing kids, 3rd term prenancy and Paget’s bone disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Bilirubin

A

High direct (conjugated) indicates problem after liver

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Prothrombin Time (INR)

A

Slower clotting time shows liver failure

Used to monitor warfarin and vitamin K

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Gamma Glutaryl Transpeptidase

A

High due to chronic drug and alcohol abuse

Sensitive to minor liver function changes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

High amylase

A

Shows acute pancreatitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly