What are the 8 liver functions?

The liver is the most important organ for us. If there is a problem with the patient's liver, the patient's metabolism will be seriously disturbed. In addition, the bilirubin in our body can only be metabolized normally by the liver. In addition, the liver also plays a detoxification role. At night, it can effectively excrete toxins from the body. So what do the eight liver function items represent?

Indicators reflecting bilirubin metabolism and cholestasis mainly include total bilirubin (TBil), direct and indirect bilirubin, urinary bilirubin, urobilinogen, blood bile acid (TBA), γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (γ-GT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). The above indicators may increase when there is hepatocyte degeneration and necrosis, bilirubin metabolism disorder or intrahepatic cholestasis. In hemolytic jaundice, elevated indirect bilirubin may occur.

What are the eight liver function tests?

(1) Indicators reflecting liver parenchymal damage mainly include alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). ALT is the most commonly used sensitive indicator. When 1% of liver cells are necrotic, the serum ALT level can increase by 1 times. Continuous increase in AST and values ​​exceeding ALT often indicate severe liver parenchymal damage and is a sign of increasing chronicity.

(2) Indicators reflecting bilirubin metabolism and cholestasis mainly include total bilirubin (TBil), direct and indirect bilirubin, urine bilirubin, urobilinogen, blood bile acid (TBA), γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (γ-GT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). The above indicators may increase when there is hepatocyte degeneration and necrosis, bilirubin metabolism disorder or intrahepatic cholestasis. In hemolytic jaundice, elevated indirect bilirubin may occur.