Liver Function Tests — purpose?
Assess liver health and detect damage.
CBC — components?
RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, WBC, platelets.
ALT — role?
Indicates liver cell injury.
Blood Glucose — normal range?
70–99 mg/dL fasting.
AST — significance?
Elevated in liver and muscle damage.
Electrolytes — functions?
Nerve function, fluid balance, pH regulation.
PT/INR — role?
Assess blood clotting, monitor warfarin.
Liver Function Tests — components?
ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin.
Thyroid Tests — purpose?
Evaluate thyroid activity, detect hypo/hyperthyroidism.
Urinalysis — key parameters?
pH, specific gravity, proteins, glucose, bacteria.
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1. What are Liver Function Tests (LFTs) primarily used for?
2. What does a Complete Blood Count (CBC) primarily evaluate in a patient?
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