Lab -Liver

Question 1

Ammonia

Answer 1

10-80 g/dL

Byproduct of protein breakdown, metabolized by the liver. Increased levels can cause encephalopathy and indicate hepatic (liver) disfunction.

Question 2

ALT - alanine aminotransferase

Answer 2

10-40 g/dL

Indicator of liver injury or inflammation.

Question 3

AST - aspartate aminotransferase

Answer 3

10-30 g/dL

Indicator of liver injury, inflammation or disfunction.

Question 4

Bilirubin

Answer 4

Direct: 0-0.3 mcg/dL (intestine)
Indirect: