The asymptomatic patient with abnormal liver test results
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Because aminotransferases and alkaline phosphatase are included in commonly done laboratory test panels, abnormalities are often detected in patients without symptoms or signs of liver disease. In such patients, the physician should obtain a history of exposure to possible liver toxins, including alcohol, prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbal teas and botanical remedies, and occupational or other chemical exposures.
(See also Evaluation of the Patient with a Liver Disorder and Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder.)
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