The Hepatic Function Panel - The hepatic function panel, also known as liver function tests, is a group of seven tests used to evaluate the liver for injury, infection, or inflammation.
As I did yesterday, the RED numbers will be my numbers and the GREEN will be the suggested range.
Test(What it is) - My Results - Suggested Range
Protein, Total - 7.8 - (6.2 - 8.3) g/dL
Albumin - 4.7 - (3.6 - 5.1) g/dL
Globbulin - 3.1 - (2.1-3.7) g/dl calc
Albumin/Globulin Ratio - 1.5 - (1.0 - 2.1) calc
Bilirubin, Total - 0.7 - (0.2 - 1.2) mg/dL
Bilirubin Direct - 0.2 - (
Alkaline Phosphate - 88 - (40 - 115 U/L
AST - 15 - (10 - 35) U/L
ALT - 23 - (9-60) U/L
Protein is an essential nutrient made up of building-block chemicals called amino acids. Protein provides energy and is needed for the body to make new cells, to maintain and rebuild muscles, to carry other nutrients, to act as messengers in the body, and to support the immune system. (Looks like my Protein is doing it's job!)
Albumin is made mainly in the liver. It helps keep the blood from leaking out of blood vessels.(Do not want any leaks!!!) Albumin also helps carry some medicines and other substances through the blood and is important for tissue growth and healing.
Globulin is made up of different proteins called alpha, beta, and gamma types. Some globulins are made by the liver, while others are made by the immune system. Other globulins transport metals, such as iron, in the blood and help fight infection. (Looks like the iron in my blood is getting delivered!)
All in all, my blood test results look good. So the PVC's need to take care of themselves!!
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