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Liver Enzymes: Tests of Liver Function Home > Patients' Home > Just Diagnosed > Understanding lab tests > Liver enzymes Hepatitis C Home For Veterans and the Public - Basics - Getting Tested - Just Diagnosed - Treatment - Liver Complications - Living with Hep C - FAQs - Patient Guides - Tips and Tools - Community For Health Care Providers Publications and Products Web Resources About Us for Veterans and the Public Liver enzymes Understanding Lab Tests Usually, the term "liver enzymes" refers to the AST and the ALT. < Previous Just Diagnosed Main Next > Search this website Search tips > Understanding Lab Tests: Entire Lesson Share this page Contents Just Diagnosed Main Your next steps Understand your diagnosis Learn about hepatitis C Adopt a healthy lifestyle Protect others Understand long-term effects Liver complications Telling others and finding support Join a support group Move forward with life Working with your doctor Before appointment During appointment Monitor your healtlh When to call doctor Regular lab tests Treatment options for hepatitis C Watchful waiting Starting treatment Understanding lab tests Overview Tests of liver function Liver panel Liver enzymes Liver function tests ALT AST Bilirubin Albumin Prothrombin time Alkaline phosphatase INR Platelets Total protein Tests of hepatitis C Hepatitis C antibody Hepatitis C RNA qualitative test Hepatitis C RNA quantitative test Hepatitis C RIBA Hepatitis C genotype Viral load Associated lab tests WBC Neutrophils Hemoglobin Hematocrit Creatinine TSH Glucose Hepatitis B tests AFP Antibody Hepatitis A antibody total Understanding liver biopsy The procedure After the procedure Risks HIV coinfection What is coinfection? Why is it an issue? Concerns with coinfection How can HIV affect me? How can hepatitis C affect me? Will hepatitis C affect HIV treatments? Will HIV affect hepatitis C treatment? Passing HIV or hepatitis C through sex Passing HIV or hepatitis C through drugs Is there a cure for HIV or hepatitis C? How to slow down infections Resources