The Liver Function Panel evaluates liver health & function by measuring key enzymes and proteins produced or processed by the liver. This panel is commonly ordered to assess liver inflammation or injury, monitor chronic liver conditions, evaluate bile duct function, or track medication effects on the liver.
The panel includes 9 tests:
Total Protein: Measures the total amount of protein in the blood, reflecting overall nutritional and liver function status
Albumin: Major protein made by the liver, important for fluid balance and overall liver synthetic function
Total Bilirubin: Measures total bilirubin levels, which can indicate liver dysfunction or bile flow obstruction
Direct Bilirubin: Measures the conjugated form of bilirubin, helping distinguish liver or bile duct causes of elevated bilirubin
Alkaline Phosphatase (Alk. Phos.): Enzyme linked to bile ducts; elevated levels may suggest bile duct blockage or liver disease
AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase): Liver enzyme that rises with liver or muscle injury
ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase): More specific liver enzyme used to detect liver inflammation or damage
A/G Ratio (Albumin/Globulin Ratio): Compares albumin to globulin levels and helps assess liver function, immune activity, or chronic disease
Globulin: Group of proteins involved in immune function; abnormal levels may reflect inflammation, infection, or liver disorders
Hepatic Function Panel
Fasting Required
The Liver Function Panel evaluates liver health & function by measuring key enzymes and proteins produced or processed by the liver. This panel is commonly ordered to assess liver inflammation or injury, monitor chronic liver conditions, evaluate bile duct function, or track medication effects on the liver.
The panel includes 9 tests:
Total Protein: Measures the total amount of protein in the blood, reflecting overall nutritional and liver function status
Albumin: Major protein made by the liver, important for fluid balance and overall liver synthetic function
Total Bilirubin: Measures total bilirubin levels, which can indicate liver dysfunction or bile flow obstruction
Direct Bilirubin: Measures the conjugated form of bilirubin, helping distinguish liver or bile duct causes of elevated bilirubin
Alkaline Phosphatase (Alk. Phos.): Enzyme linked to bile ducts; elevated levels may suggest bile duct blockage or liver disease
AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase): Liver enzyme that rises with liver or muscle injury
ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase): More specific liver enzyme used to detect liver inflammation or damage
A/G Ratio (Albumin/Globulin Ratio): Compares albumin to globulin levels and helps assess liver function, immune activity, or chronic disease
Globulin: Group of proteins involved in immune function; abnormal levels may reflect inflammation, infection, or liver disorders
