Liver Function, Abnormal
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor, Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Abnormality of bilirubin and/or one or more of the standard enzyme tests used to assess liver function. These include:
ALT (Alanine transaminase)
AST (Aspartate transaminase)
ALP (Alkaline phosphatase)
GGT (Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase)
Guidance
Acceptable if less than twice the upper limit of normal (as defined by local reference ranges).
If greater than twice upper limit of normal, discuss with medical officer.
LFTs greater than twice upper limit of normal but less than thrice upper limit of normal discovered at pre-harvest medical: arrange urgent liver ultrasound. Accept if normal or fatty liver, and standard hepatitis screen is negative. Inform transplant centre.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
LFT
LFTs
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
16th October 2012