Elevated liver enzymes When to see a doctor

When to see a doctor

If a blood test shows that you have elevated liver enzymes, ask your healthcare team what the results might mean. You may have other tests and procedures to find the cause of the elevated liver enzymes.

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March 29, 2024

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Liver panel. Testing.com. https://www.testing.com/tests/liver-panel. Accessed Jan. 5, 2024.
GGT blood test. Testing.com. https://www.testing.com/tests/gamma-glutamyl-transferase-ggt. Accessed Jan. 5, 2024.
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test. Testing.com. https://www.testing.com/tests/aspartate-aminotransferase-ast. Accessed Jan. 5, 2024.
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT). Testing.com. https://www.testing.com/tests/alanine-aminotransferase-alt. Accessed Jan. 5, 2024.
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test. Testing.com. https://www.testing.com/tests/alkaline-phosphatase-alp. Accessed Jan. 5, 2024.
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test. Testing.com. https://www.testing.com/tests/lactate-dehydrogenase-ldh. Accessed Jan. 5, 2024.
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