Abnormal liver test results on routine screening

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Primary care physicians are often the first healthcare professionals to see abnormalities that show up in routine serum liver testing—results that may indicate liver disease. In this article, Drs Mallory, Lee, and Kowdley offer a practical approach to evaluating abnormal levels of markers of hepatocellular injury, cholestasis, and liver synthetic function. They also explore the considerations that might prompt physicians to request a liver biopsy.