Liver Function Test Interpretation

Liver Function Test (LFT) Interpretation made easy, reviewing the tests included within an LFT as well as the main patterns of Cholestatic vs Hepatocellular injury seen, as well as potential causes. Also includes further details on bilirubin, albumin and clotting profiles, as well as some LFT interpretation pearls and further investigations. PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/products/assessment-or-interpretationConsider subscribing on YouTube (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicineBuy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:0:00 What are Liver Function Tests? 1:43 LFT Cholestatic Pattern3:07 LFT Hepatocellular Pattern 5:18 LFT Bilirubin7:46 LFT Albumin & Clotting Profile8:25 LFT Interpretation Pearls9:54 LFT Interpretation Further InvestigationsLINK TO MNEMONICS:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-XE7PiwGgE&list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0GmpLINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. ReferencesGeeky Medics (2025) Interpretation of liver function tests (LFTs). Geeky Medics. Available at: https://geekymedics.com/interpretation-of-liver-function-tests-lfts/NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service (2024) Assessing liver function and interpreting liver blood tests. Specialist Pharmacy Service. Available at: https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/assessing-liver-function-and-interpreting-liver-blood-tests/ (SPS - Specialist Pharmacy Service)Parsons, G. (2023) ‘Understanding liver function tests: part 1’, Prescriber, 34(7), pp. 19–23. doi: 10.1002/psb.2079. Available at: https://wchh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/psb.2079 (wchh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com)Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (2022) Liver Function Tests in Adults: A Guide for GPs (PATH 025). Available at: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/pathology/documents/clinical_guidelines/PATH_025_Liver_Function_Tests_in_Adults_A_Guide_for_GPs.pdf (ruh.nhs.uk)