What happens if there is a low total protein level?
If your total protein level is low, you may have a liver or kidney problem, or it may be that protein isn't being digested or absorbed properly.
Last updated on 07 Aug 2023
Liver function tests are blood tests that measure different enzymes, proteins, and other substances made by the liver.
Frequent nausea, fluid retention, and feeling unwell can indicate early stage liver diseases.
The risk of developing liver cancer is increased for people who have cirrhosis, a disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue.
A bilirubin of 20 or more on a blood test will be marked as high. Jaundice may occur when the blood total bilirubin reaches a level roughly between 35 and 50 micromoles/litre.
The most common liver tests are liver enzyme tests. Your liver enzymes include alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT).
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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