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What Do The Following LFT Test Results Indicate Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Oct 2016
Question: I had the right lobe of my liver removed on July 1.
Liver function tests last week were:
ALP 148 high
GGT 237 very high
ALT 36 ok
Others: normal

Do I HAve a problem. I'm due a liver MRI on 4 OCt
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

It is nearly two and half months since your liver surgery.
The liver function tests show high ALP and GGT.
These are markers of cholestasis ( slowing of bile flow).
Yes, the values are abnormal and tests should be done to know if there is cholestasis. MRI to be done on October 4th will show if there is any obstruction causing cholestasis.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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What Do The Following LFT Test Results Indicate Indicate?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. It is nearly two and half months since your liver surgery. The liver function tests show high ALP and GGT. These are markers of cholestasis ( slowing of bile flow). Yes, the values are abnormal and tests should be done to know if there is cholestasis. MRI to be done on October 4th will show if there is any obstruction causing cholestasis. Regards, Dr.R.K.