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The examination of the function of the liver using biochemical tests, radiologic procedures, or liver tissue samples.
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The quantitative measurement of liver enzymes in the blood, which is useful in assessing the functional state of a patient\'s liver. Liver function tests include the measurement of albumin, alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, and gamma glutamyl transferase.
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