Laboratory tests in the diagnosis and monitoring of liver disease. Decision algorithms.

Authors
Gerhardt, MF Guechot, J Imbert-Bismut, F Jezequel-Cuer, M Lasnier, E Myara, A Vassault, A Vaubourdolle, M Voitot, H Calmus, Y Denninger, MH Lemoine, A
Citation
Mf. Gerhardt et al., Laboratory tests in the diagnosis and monitoring of liver disease. Decision algorithms., PATH BIOL, 47(9), 1999, pp. 1016-1031
Categorie Soggetti
Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
PATHOLOGIE BIOLOGIE
ISSN journal
03698114 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
9
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1016 - 1031
Database
ISI
SICI code
0369-8114(199911)47:9<1016:LTITDA>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
The goal of this article is to describe a rational step-wise strategy for u sing standard laboratory tests to obtain diagnostic orientation for a liver disorder; establish, support, or rule out a liver disorder; and monitor th e course of treated and untreated patients with liver disorders.