Liver function tests are blood tests that help diagnose and check for liver disease or damage. The tests measure the levels of some proteins and enzymes in your blood.
A liver function test measures how well the liver performs its normal functions of producing protein and clearing bilirubin. Also, measure the enzymes that liver cells release in response to disease or damage.
Abnormal liver function test results don’t always indicate liver disease.
Who needs liver function test?
A person who has liver infections, such as hepatitis.- To monitor the progression of a disease, such as viral or alcoholic hepatitis.
- To determine how well a treatment is working.
- To measure the severity of a disease, particularly scarring of the liver (cirrhosis).
A person who has liver infections, such as hepatitis.Complications of liver disease
Some types of liver disease can increase the risk of developing liver cancer. Others, if left untreated, continue to damage your liver.
Over time, a damaged liver won’t have enough healthy tissue to function. A liver disease that is not diagnosed at an early stage can eventually lead to liver failure.
Sign and Symptoms of a poor Liver
- Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice)
- Abdominal pain and swelling
- Swelling in the legs and ankles.
- Itchy skin.
- Dark urine color.
- Pale stool color
- Chronic fatigue
- Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Ascites
What happens during a LFT Test?
During a LFT Test, a lab technician will collect blood from a vein, typically from the inside of your elbow or from the back of your hand. The test will take only a few minutes. The technician:
- Cleans your skin with an antiseptic wipe
- Places an elastic band, or tourniquet, around your upper arm to help the vein swell with blood
- Inserts a needle in your vein and collect a blood sample in one or more vials
- Removes the elastic band
- Covers the area with a bandage to stop any bleeding
- Place a barcode on your blood sample vial and send them to a lab for analysis
A blood test can be slightly uncomfortable. When the needle punctures your skin, you might feel a prick or pinching sensation. Some people also feel faint or light-headed when they see blood. Afterward, you may have minor bruising, but it will clear up within a few days.
24 Hours
Not Required
Male, Female
5-99 Years
LFT Parameters Included : 13
- Albumin
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- Bilirubin, Direct
- Bilirubin, Indirect
- Bilirubin, Total
- Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
- Globulin
- Protein – Total
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G Ratio)
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)
- Alanine Transaminase (ALT/SGPT)
- SGOT/SGPT Ratio
- AST to Platelet Ratio (APRI)
Locations
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