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Liver Function Tests
The Language of Medicine- 8th Edition- Ch.6
Question | Answer |
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liver function tests | tests for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in serum |
ALT | Alanine transaminase |
AST | Aspartate transaminase |
SGPT (use to be ALT) | Serum glutanic-pyruvic transaminase |
SGOT (use to be AST) | serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase |
Stool Culture | test for microorganisms present in feces |
Stool guaiac or hemoccult test | Detection of occult (hidden) blood in feces |