Authors

  1. Alexander, Doris MN, ARNP, BC
  2. Schaffer, Susan PhD, ARNP, BC
  3. Zeilman, Charles MSN, ARNP, BC

Abstract

Infectious hepatitis is often the initial suspect when abnormal serum liver function test results are discovered in primary care settings. However, noninfectious liver disorders may also present with altered liver function tests. Noninfectious liver disorders require careful assessment of patient history, physical findings, and serum laboratory tests to distinguish among entities that have varying clinical implications and treatments.