Blood test for assessing hepatic function

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1997-10-20

1999-07-27

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Liquid collection

600573, 128898, A61B 500

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059281677

ABSTRACT:
Provided herein is a novel blood test for assessing hepatic function. The test involves administration of a labeled methionine or methionine metabolite to a subject and measurement of the expired label in blood.

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