Lab Test Interpretation for Nurse Practitioners

We review common presentations and lab test pearls.

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Elevated ALT: Causes and Evaluation

We work through the evaluation of mild ALT elevation in asymptomatic adults in primary care by tackling these commonly asked questions:

  1. What differential diagnoses should we consider with mildly elevated ALT?

  2. How do we diagnose metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease?

  3. How do we estimate risk of liver fibrosis using the FIB-4 score? What lab tests and diagnostic imaging should we consider?

We answer these common questions and more!

Read time: 6-7 minutes

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