![]() ![]() Strenuous exercise may increase bilirubin levels.īlood Gas (ABG) – Blood gas measurements are used to evaluate lung function and acid/base balance. African Americans routinely show lower bilirubin concentrations than non-African Americans. Bilirubin concentrations tend to be slightly higher in males than in females. It may be used to help determine the cause of jaundice and/or help diagnose conditions such as liver disease, hemolytic anemia, and blockage of the bile ducts. It may also be released from red blood cells if those cells are damaged when blood is being drawn.īilirubin Total – A bilirubin test is used to detect an increased level in the blood. Increased blood levels occur with heart, liver, and muscle damage. Elevations in alkaline phosphatase can indicate liver or bone disease.Īspartate transaminase (AST) – AST is an enzyme concentrated mainly in the heart and liver. Significant elevations suggest liver disease.Īlkaline Phosphatase – Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme located primarily in the body’s liver and bone cells. Dehydration can cause increased albumin levels.Īlanine transaminase (ALT) – ALT is an enzyme concentrated mainly in the liver. Low levels occur in malnutrition and in some chronic diseases. ![]() A low ratio is found in some types of liver and kidney diseases, infections, and inflammations.Īlbumin – Albumin is the major protein found in blood and is a good reflection of one’s nutritional status. Hepatic Function Panel (LIVER PNL)Ī/G Ratio – The albumin/globulin ratio is the albumin (A) laboratory value divided by the globulin (G) value. ![]()
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