Care of the Patient With Abnormal Liver Test Results

Ann Intern Med. 2021 Sep;174(9):ITC129-ITC144. doi: 10.7326/AITC202109210. Epub 2021 Sep 14.ABSTRACTLiver tests are commonly performed in primary care and may signal the presence of acute or chronic liver disease. Abnormal results are defined by standardized rather than individual laboratory thresholds and must be interpreted in the context of a patient's history and examination. The pattern and severity of liver injury may provide clues about the cause of disease and should guide diagnostic evaluation with serologic testing and liver imaging. A systematic, stepwise approach to the evaluation and management of abnormal liver test results is recommended to optimize high-value care.PMID:34516271 | DOI:10.7326/AITC202109210
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