Canadian Health Information Management Association Practice Exam

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Which component is NOT part of a liver panel?

Albumin.
Alkaline phosphatase.
Bilirubin.
Creatinine.

The correct answer is: Creatinine.

The liver panel, also known as a liver function test, is primarily designed to assess the health of the liver and its ability to perform its various functions. Components of a liver panel typically include measures of liver enzymes (such as alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, and aspartate aminotransferase), bilirubin levels, and albumin levels. Albumin is a protein produced by the liver, and its levels can indicate how well the liver is functioning. Bilirubin, a breakdown product of hemoglobin, is also important in evaluating liver function since the liver processes this substance. Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme that can indicate bile duct obstruction or liver disease. Creatinine, on the other hand, is a waste product that comes from muscle metabolism and is used primarily to evaluate kidney function rather than liver function. It is not typically included in a liver panel because it does not provide relevant information concerning the liver's ability to perform its functions. Thus, it is the correct choice as it is not part of a standard liver panel.