Title : ALiver function: SGPT (ALT)
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| Description : SGPT is an enzyme found in large concentration in the liver. Damage to liver cells causes large amount of the enzyme to be released into the blood stream. High levels are caused by liver disease where there is damage to the liver cells. |
Title : Liver function: Total bilirubin
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Description :Bilirubin is a waste product from the breakdown of haemoglobin. It is formed in the liver and excreted in the bile. High levels of bilirubin in the blood will cause jaundice resulting in a yellowness of the skin and the white part of the eyes. High level is associated with liver disease and haemolytic anaemias.
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Title : Liver function: Total Protein (TP)
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| Description :
Total protein is composed of albumin and globulin, produced mainly by the liver. Some common causes of high level are chronic liver disease, dehydration, chronic infection and alcoholism. Low level may be caused by severe liver disease, malnutrition, and chronic renal failure
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| Normal range: 6.0-8.2 g/dL
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Short Description: Blood test.
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| Explanation of Test: This test helps to determine electrolyte status and evaluate neuromuscular and renal function. Magnesium plays an important role in transmission of nerve impulses and contraction of muscles
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| Reference range: 0.70-0.95 mmol/L
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| Title : Magnesium |
| Short Description: Blood test |
| Explanation of Test: Phosphate is required for generation of bony tissues, energy production, maintenance of acid base as well as calcium balance and metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Phosphate levels in the blood have an inverse relationship to calcium. An excess of one in the blood will cause the kidney to excrete the other. Elevated phosphate levels in the blood may indicate renal dysfunction and skeletal diseases. Decreased levels may indicate hyperthyroidism or rickets |
| Reference range: adult: 0.77-1.38 mmol/L |
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