Liver profile

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Liver profile is a group of blood tests that show how well your liver is working. The liver makes enzymes and bile that help digest food and gives your body energy. It also removes harmful material from your body, such as alcohol and other chemicals.  

Liver Profile includes the following tests: 

  •        Total Bilirubin 
  •        Direct Bilirubin 
  •        SGPT (ALT) 
  •        SGOT (AST) 
  •        GGT 
  •        Alkaline Phosphatase(ALP)
  •        Total Protein 
  •        Albumin 

Total Bilirubin  

Bilirubin is an orange-yellow pigment, a waste product primarily produced by the normal breakdown of heme. Heme is a component of hemoglobin, which is found in red blood cells (RBCs). Bilirubin is ultimately processed by the liver so that it can be removed from the body. A total bilirubin test measures the amount of bilirubin in the blood to evaluate a person’s liver function or to help diagnose anemias caused by RBC destruction. 

Direct Bilirubin  

This test looks for bilirubin in your blood or urine. A small amount of bilirubin in your blood is normal.  Bilirubin is a substance made when your body breaks down old red blood cells. It is also found in bile, which your liver makes to help digest the food you eat.   

SGPT (ALT)  

An ALT test measures the level of alanine aminotransferase, also called ALT or SGPT. ALT is one of the enzymes that help the liver convert food into energy. High levels of these enzymes can be a sign that the liver is injured or irritated and the enzymes are leaking out of the liver cells.  

SGOT (AST)  

The SGOT test is a blood test that is part of a liver profile. It measures a liver enzyme called serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase. This enzyme is usually called AST, which stands for aspartate aminotransferase. An SGOT test (or AST test) evaluates how much of this liver enzyme is in the blood.  

GGT  

Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is an enzyme found in the body and mostly in the liver. A GGT test measures the amount of GGT in the blood. High levels of GGT in the blood may be a sign of liver disease or damage to the bile ducts. When the liver is damaged, GGT may leak into the bloodstream. 

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) 

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme found in several tissues throughout the body. The ALP in blood samples of healthy adults comes mainly from the liver, with most of the rest coming from bones (skeleton). Elevated levels of ALP in the blood are most commonly caused by liver disease, bile duct obstruction, gallbladder disease, or bone disorders. This test measures the level of ALP in the blood to screen for or monitor treatment for liver damage or disease or a bone disorder and help detect gallbladder disease.  

Total Protein  

Albumin and globulin are two types of proteins in your body. The total protein test measures the total amount of albumin and globulin in your body. It is used as part of your routine health checkup. It may also be used in case of unexpected weight loss, fatigue, or the symptoms of a kidney or liver disease.  

Albumin 

Albumin is a type of liver function test. It is a blood test that measures different enzymes and proteins in the liver, including albumin. An albumin test may also be part of a comprehensive metabolic panel – a test that measures several substances in your blood.