In the parenchymal liver diseases, unless there is some obstruction to bile flow by stones or tumour or infection, detectable jaundice is seen pretty late because in early stages, the non-damaged cells are able to compensate effectively for the unhealthy cells in eliminating bile pigments which delays occurrence of jaundice . read more
The typical liver panel will include blood levels of enzymes found primarily from the liver, such as the aminotransferases (ALT, AST), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP); bilirubin (which causes the jaundice); and protein levels, specifically, total protein and albumin. read more