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A group of blood tests used to detect, evaluate, and monitor liver disease or damage. A liver function test measures enzymes, proteins, and other substances that are produced or excreted by the liver, such as alanine aminotransferase ALT, alkaline phosphatase ALP, aspartate aminotransferase AST, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase GGT, bilirubin, and albumin. see also alanine aminotransferase, albumin, aspartate aminotransferase, bilirubin, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, hepatotoxicity, liver |