Liver Function Tests and their Interpretation

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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.

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