Which profile is used to monitor liver function?

• A. Hepatic profile
• B. Thyroid function profile
• C. Prenatal profile
• D. Reference range

Answer: (A)

Monitoring liver function is done with a hepatic profile. This panel assesses how well the liver is working by measuring enzymes and substances that rise or fall with liver injury or impaired processing. Common components include AST and ALT to detect liver cell injury, alkaline phosphatase and GGT for bile flow issues, bilirubin for waste processing, and albumin or clotting factors for the liver’s synthetic function. Clinically, it’s used to evaluate liver disease, monitor potential drug-induced liver injury, or track chronic liver conditions. The thyroid function profile looks at thyroid hormones, not liver health; a prenatal profile screens for markers relevant to pregnancy; and a reference range is simply the normal value span used to interpret tests, not a test of liver function.