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A test that measures the blood serum level of several enzymes produced by the liver. An elevated liver function test is a sign of possible liver damage.
Examples include: prothrombin time, PTT, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, alkaline phosphatase and serum albumin.
(14 Oct 1997)
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