Increased LFTs and recheck a CPK...
Posted By: Hayseed on 2007-08-09
In Reply to: is it increased LFTs and a CPK? nm - Always more difficult when you can't hear the a
Subject: Increased LFTs and recheck a CPK...
LFTs means liver function tests, and CPK is a test that stands for creatinine phosphokinase.
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