Liver function range

[tigerlily]

I was told that taking ibuprofen can really mess with your liver function on the test- so make sure you cut that out before any retest!

[Mels]

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Also, the NZ medical assessors trust US-based MDs and their lab results. The lab results I have here show different ranges of "normal numbers", but the US has some of the best doctors and labs in the world. If your are in the USA and your medical clinic/doctor deems normal ranges are (i.e.) 4-20 and you score a 15 with your test then rest assured you are good to go my friend. [Quote]

Hi All,

The reason some liver function 'normal ranges' differ is that they are measuring enzyme activity. These are measured at different temperatures in different labs, generaly 30 or 37C. But the warmer they are assayed, the higher the activity and therefore the different reference ranges.
So each result has to be read in the context of the reference range given by that lab.
Hope that helps why there are different numbers flying about.