A Complete Guide to Liver Blood Tests
8 chapters · 136+ pages · 50+ tests explained · AASLD, EASL & Baveno VII 2024–2025
- Liver enzymes: ALT, AST, ALP, GGT — patterns and clinical significance
- True liver function: bilirubin, albumin, PT/INR
- CBC findings: platelets, hemoglobin, NLR and what they reveal
- Kidney tests & electrolytes — the liver–kidney connection
- Metabolic markers: insulin resistance, cholesterol, HbA1c, uric acid
- Liver cancer biomarkers: AFP, AFP-L3, PIVKA-II, GALAD score
- Disease-specific tests: hepatitis B & C, autoimmune, iron overload
- Prognostic scores: MELD, Child-Pugh, FIB-4, NFS, ELF, AGILE 3+, AGILE 4