Which abnormal lab value would be found in a patient with a pathological condition of the liver?
a. Hemoglobin
b. Alkaline phosphatase
c. pH 5.0
d. Ca– 125
B
Liver enzyme tests are AST, ALT, LDH, alkaline phosphatase, and gamma GT.
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