Can liver function tests reflect overall health status?

Generally speaking, liver function tests can only reflect part of the overall health status. To fully understand the body's condition, other examination items should also be included. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Liver function tests mainly evaluate the liver's synthetic, metabolic, and detoxification capabilities. By measuring indicators such as alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), total bilirubin, and albumin, these tests help determine whether there is liver damage or functional abnormalities. However, they do not cover health information related to other body systems—for example, they cannot reflect the functional status of organs such as the heart, kidneys, and lungs, nor can they detect conditions such as hematologic or endocrine disorders. Even regarding the liver itself, liver function tests cannot fully reflect all conditions; structural or morphological changes in the liver can only be identified through imaging examinations. Therefore, liver function tests only reflect part of the body's health status from one perspective and should not be used as the sole basis for assessing overall health.

During health examinations, do not rely solely on liver function tests. Based on individual circumstances and under a doctor's guidance, appropriate examination items should be selected, such as complete blood count, urinalysis, electrocardiogram, and imaging studies, to comprehensively understand the body's health status. If any abnormalities are detected during testing, timely consultation with a doctor is necessary for further diagnosis and treatment.