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World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. Apr 6, 2012; 3(2): 21-28
Published online Apr 6, 2012. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v3.i2.21
Table 1 Clinical significance of commonly performed biochemical liver tests
Liver testClinical significance
AST, ALTCytolysis
Total bilirubin, γGT, ALPCholestasis
Prothrombin time/INR, Albumin, pCHESynthesis
Decreased platelet numberPortal hypertension