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REFERENCE: 1 LIVER FUNCTION TESTS Albumin (plasma or serum) 32-45 g/L. Varies with age. Assessment of hydration, nutritional status, protein-losing disorders and LIVER disease. ALP (alkaline Phosphatase) Neonate: 50-300 U/L Growing child: 70-350 U/L Adult, non-pregnant: 25-100 U/L Higher levels are seen in the third trimester of pregnancy and in individuals over 50 years of age. Investigation of hepatobiliary or bone disease. AST <40 U/L. (<80 U/L in neonates). Detection and monitoring of LIVER cell damage.
REFERENCE: http://www.rcpamanual.edu.au/default.asp ultrasoundpaedia.com 1 LIVER FUNCTION TESTS Albumin (plasma or serum) 32-45 g/L. Varies with age.
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