Breath test for assessing hepatic function

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1997-07-09

1999-10-05

Asher, Kimberly L.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Respiratory

600543, 424 91, 435810, 436 34, 436811, 436900, 436 86, A61B 508, A61B 600

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059614706

ABSTRACT:
Provided herein is a novel breath 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.

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