liver function tests

Kidney function tests (KFT) It is a collective term for a variety of tests that can be done to evaluate how well kidneys are functioning Many conditions can affect the ability of kidneys to carry out their vital functions , some lead to rapid decline(acute) in kidney functions and others …

Estimation of alkaline phosphatase in serum Introduction Phosphatase are enzymes which catalyze the splitting of phosphoric acid from certain mono phosphoric esters such as (glycerophosphates and phenyl phosphates) Alkaline phosphatase with a maximum activity at about PH 10 ↚ Principle Alkaline phosphatase in serum acts on the substrate disodium phenyl …

Total protein make about 7 % of body weight Blood proteins includes albumin , globulins , fibrinogen , regulatory proteins and other types

Bilirubin is an orange – yellow pigment , a waste product primarily produced by the normal breakdown of heme

Estimation of Albumin in serum Introduction ·       Albumin accounts 60% of human plasma protein ·       It binds to water-insoluble substances (as bilirubin, fatty acids , or hormones) ·       Regulate the osmotic pressure of blood ·       Albumin is synthesized by liver using dietary proteins Principle ·       Under acidic conditions …

Liver Function Tests (LFT): are group of clinical biochemistry laboratory blood assays designed to give information about the state of patients’liver. Liver Function Tests as : ALT or GPT [Alanine Aminotransferase] or [Glutamic Pyruvic transaminase] AST or GOT [Aspartate Aminotransferase] or [Glutamic Oxaloacetic transaminase] Albumin Bilirubin Alkaline phosphatase Total protein …