Abnormal liver function tests in asymptomatic patients. 1989

J P McKenna, and M Moskovitz, and J L Cox
Medical Center, Beaver, Pennsylvania.

Liver function abnormalities are often found on routine chemical profiles. Abnormal test results are often false positive in asymptomatic patients. Repeat testing and confirmation that the liver is the source of the abnormality are the first steps of evaluation. A thorough history and physical examination may suggest reasons for the abnormalities. If no etiology for the abnormal test result is found, further testing is indicated.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008107 Liver Diseases Pathological processes of the LIVER. Liver Dysfunction,Disease, Liver,Diseases, Liver,Dysfunction, Liver,Dysfunctions, Liver,Liver Disease,Liver Dysfunctions
D008111 Liver Function Tests Blood tests that are used to evaluate how well a patient's liver is working and also to help diagnose liver conditions. Function Test, Liver,Function Tests, Liver,Liver Function Test,Test, Liver Function,Tests, Liver Function
D009098 Multiphasic Screening The simultaneous use of multiple laboratory procedures for the detection of various diseases. These are usually performed on groups of people. Automated Multiphasic Health Testing,Multiphasic Screenings,Screening, Multiphasic,Screenings, Multiphasic
D005189 False Positive Reactions Positive test results in subjects who do not possess the attribute for which the test is conducted. The labeling of healthy persons as diseased when screening in the detection of disease. (Last, A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed) False Positive Reaction,Positive Reaction, False,Positive Reactions, False,Reaction, False Positive,Reactions, False Positive
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000465 Algorithms A procedure consisting of a sequence of algebraic formulas and/or logical steps to calculate or determine a given task. Algorithm

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