All of the following laboratory tests are helpful when assessing for potential alcohol abuse EXCEPT: Group of answer choices AST GGT EOS ALT
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- AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) - GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase) - EOS (Eosinophils) - ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) Show more…
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