Other tests that can help to assess the liver include gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), prothrombin time (PT), P3NP, ELF and sometimes urine testing.
Total protein - measures albumin and all other proteins in blood, including antibodies made to help fight off infections. Albumin – measures the main protein made by the liver and tells how well the liver is making this protein. 
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) – an enzyme related to the bile ducts often increased when they are blocked, either inside or outside the liver. Conjugated bilirubin, measures the form made only in the liver and is often requested with total bilirubin in infants with jaundice. Total bilirubin – measures all the yellow bilirubin pigment in the blood. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) – an enzyme found in the liver and a few other places, particularly the heart and other muscles in the body. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) – an enzyme mainly found in the liver the best test for detecting hepatitis. Liver disease can be detected, evaluated and monitored by combinations of up to five tests measured at the same time on a blood sample. The liver produces bile, a fluid that is transported through ducts to the gallbladder to be stored and then to the small intestine to help digest fats. It produces proteins, including enzymes and blood clotting factors, helps maintain hormone balance and stores vitamins. It takes up drugs and toxic substances from the blood and renders them harmless. The liver is a large organ located in the upper right-hand part of the abdomen behind the lower ribs. We are not a laboratory and are unable to comment on an individual's health and treatment. Lab Tests Online-UK is an educational website designed to provide patients and carers with information on laboratory tests used in medical care. If you are concerned about your test results, you will need to arrange an appointment with your doctor so that all relevant information including age, ethnicity, health history, signs and symptoms, laboratory and other procedures (radiology, endoscopy, etc.), can be considered. If the doctor wants to see you about the result(s), you will be offered an appointment. Your GP practice will be able to provide specific details. If you are registered to use the online services of your local practice, you may be able to access your results online. The X-ray & scan results may take longer. Some specialist test results may take longer, if samples have to be sent to a reference (specialist) laboratory. On average it takes 7 working days for the blood test results to come back from the hospital, depending on the exact tests requested. Urine Protein and Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio. Urine Albumin to Creatinine Ratio or ACR. Unvalidated or misleading laboratory tests. 
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