Tests reflecting liver reserve function

Tests that reflect liver reserve function: Plasma protein (ALb) and prothrombin time (PT) are routine tests that measure liver synthesis function to reflect its reserve capacity. Decrease in ALb indicates decreased protein formation ability, and prolonged PT reveals various coagulation Factor synthesis ability is reduced.

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