Description
Hepatic Function Panel without Total Protein contains Albumin, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Indirect Bilirubin (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, AST, ALT tests that measure specific proteins and liver enzymes to get an overall sense of how well the liver is working.
Albumin - Albumin is a protein made by the liver. Measuring levels of albumin is helpful in diagnosing liver disease. An albumin test measures how well your liver is making the proteins that your body needs.
Bilirubin, Total - This test measure direct and indirect levels of bilirubin for a total bilirubin value. In cases of an obstruction or inflamed liver, the liver cannot eliminate excess bilirubin. When the body has too much bilirubin, your skin and the whites of your eyes will start to yellow causing a condition called jaundice.
Bilirubin, Direct - Bilirubin is made in the body when old red blood cells are broken down. Bilirubin attached to sugar is called “direct” or “conjugated” bilirubin.
Bilirubin, Indirect - Bilirubin that is not attached to sugar is called “indirect” or “unconjugated” bilirubin.
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) - In conditions affecting the liver, damaged liver cells release increased amounts of ALP into the blood.
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) - ALT is an enzyme found predominantly in the cells of the liver. When the liver is damaged, ALT is released into the blood.
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST/SGOT) - AST is a liver enzyme that is useful in helping to diagnose liver diseases.
