Liver Function Tests and their Interpretation
Indian Journal of Pediatrics, Volume 74 July, 2007663Correspondence and Reprint requests : Prof. Thapa, Professorand Head Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology andNutrition, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education andResearch, Chandigarh 160012[Received August 10, 2006; Accepted August 11, 2006]Symposium : Newer Diagnostic TestsLiver Function Tests and their Thapa and Anuj WaliaDivision of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Educationand Research, ChandigarhABSTRACTLiver Function Tests (LFT) are a helpful screening tool, which are an effective modality to detect hepatic dysfunction.
chloroform extraction of bilirubin methyl esters and later separation of these esters by chromatography and TABLE 1. Clinical Significance of Liver Function Tests in Children Normal Basis of Associated liver Extrahepatic abnormality disease sources Bilirubin 0-1mg/dl Decreased hepatic Mild elevations: Liver diseases, Hemolysis, ineffective
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