Liver Function Test (LFT)
Test code: BCM0382
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- Blood
- Preparation
- No special preparation
- Report
- Within 3 Hours
- Processed
- Mon to Sun, by 06:00 PM
About this test
A Liver Function Test (LFT) is a group of blood tests that shows how well your liver is working. It measures liver enzymes, bilirubin and proteins, and helps detect and monitor conditions such as fatty liver, hepatitis, jaundice and liver damage from alcohol or medicines.
Preparation & sample
No special preparation required. Tell us about any medicines or supplements you take.
What does this test measure?
- Bilirubin (total, direct and indirect): a yellow pigment from the breakdown of red blood cells. High levels cause jaundice.
- SGPT (ALT) and SGOT (AST): enzymes released when liver cells are injured
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP): an enzyme linked to the bile ducts and bones
- Total protein, albumin and globulin (with A/G ratio): proteins made by the liver that show how well it is performing its everyday work
When should you get this test?
- Yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine or pale stools
- Pain or swelling in the upper right part of the abdomen, nausea or loss of appetite
- Regular alcohol use
- Obesity, diabetes or high cholesterol, which raise the risk of fatty liver
- Exposure to hepatitis B or C
- While taking long-term medicines that can affect the liver
- As part of a routine health check-up
Understanding your results
- Raised SGPT/SGOT suggests liver cells are under stress, as seen in fatty liver, viral hepatitis, alcohol use or some medicines. SGOT can also rise after heavy exercise or muscle injury.
- Raised bilirubin may come from liver disease, a blocked bile duct, or faster breakdown of red blood cells.
- High ALP may point to a bile duct problem, but it is also naturally higher in growing children and during pregnancy.
- Low albumin can be seen in long-standing liver disease, poor nutrition or kidney problems.
Mildly raised values are common and can be temporary. Your doctor will decide whether you need a repeat test, an ultrasound or other tests.
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