liver profile

A test that measures the blood serum level of several enzymes produced by the liver. An elevated liver function test is a sign of possible liver damage.

Examples include: prothrombin time, PTT, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, alkaline phosphatase and serum albumin.

(14 Oct 1997)