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For suspected liver disease, which tests should be performed?
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Correct answer: C. CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel) including AST, ALT, ALP, bilirubin, albumin
For liver disease evaluation, the COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL (CMP) is the standard test battery. It includes: ALT (most liver-specific), AST (also in heart/muscle), ALP (liver and bone), Bilirubin (detects jaundice/hemolysis), Albumin and Total Protein (synthetic function), and GGT (biliary). Individually, AST and ALT alone are insufficient for complete assessment. The CMP provides a comprehensive liver function profile. C is correct.
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