Question 1

What to Expect During Liver Function Tests

Accepted Answer

The blood sample for liver function tests is usually taken from a vein in your arm.

Question 2

Does high ALT and AST mean cancer?

Accepted Answer

To predict cancer, the AST/ALT ratio not only increases at baseline but also predicts the future development of cancer.

Question 3

How does ibuprofen affect the production of liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

The severity of the liver injury from ibuprofen ranges from asymptomatic elevations in serum aminotransferase levels to acute cholestatic hepatitis to acute liver failure and the need for transplantation. Hence, you should take ibuprofen only if you have been prescribed.

Question 4

Can fatty liver cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

NAFLD is one of the main risk factors for developing liver cancer.

Question 5

My SGOT is 230 and SGPT is 155. Why?

Accepted Answer

High values of SGOT and SGPT means the liver is not functioning well.

Question 6

What is globulin?

Accepted Answer

Globulins are insoluble in pure water but they dissolve in salt solutions.

What to Expect During Liver Function Tests

What to Expect During Liver Function Tests

Related Questions

Does high ALT and AST mean cancer?

How does ibuprofen affect the production of liver enzymes?

Can fatty liver cause cancer?

My SGOT is 230 and SGPT is 155. Why?

What is globulin?

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