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Liver Function Test (LFT)
Unveiling Hepatic Health for a Comprehensive Organ Assessment
৳800
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Sample Type
blood
Fasting Required
No
Description
The liver function test is used to help in the diagnosis of liver diseases, keep track of your liver disease treatment or evaluate the extent to which a disease has damaged the liver.
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Overview
- Purpose: To evaluate liver function, detect liver damage or disease, and monitor conditions affecting the liver.
Risk Assessment
- High-Risk Groups: Individuals with a history of liver disease, chronic alcohol use, obesity, viral hepatitis, certain medications, or exposure to liver toxins.
- Risk Factors: Certain medications, heavy alcohol consumption, and infections can raise enzyme levels, indicating liver strain or damage.
Normal Ranges & Interpretation
| Test Component | Normal Range (approximate) | Interpretation (Elevations Indicate) |
|---|---|---|
| ALT (Alanine Transaminase) | 7–56 U/L | Liver cell damage |
| AST (Aspartate Transaminase) | 10–40 U/L | Liver or muscle damage |
| ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase) | 44–147 U/L | Bile duct obstruction or bone disorders |
| Total Bilirubin | 0.1–1.2 mg/dL | Liver disease or bile duct blockage |
Note: Ranges can vary slightly by lab, and results should be interpreted with clinical context.
Interpreting Results
- High ALT/AST: Indicates liver injury or inflammation.
- High ALP: Suggests possible bile duct issues.
- High Bilirubin: May indicate liver or bile duct problems, such as hepatitis, gallstones, or hemolysis.
Sample Type
- Type: Venous blood sample (serum).
- Preparation: Fasting is sometimes recommended, especially if testing is part of a broader metabolic panel.
Frequently Asked Question
Water is the best drink that flushes the toxins out of your liver. You can have about 10-15 glasses of water a day.
The frequency of the LFT may depend on the diagnosis. It can vary from a daily basis to a few months. For instance, acute liver disease may require frequent monitoring compared to chronic liver diseases. The test may be repeated daily in acute cases. While in chronic cases, it may be repeated weekly or monthly depending on the severity of the symptoms. If the abnormal result of the LFT confirms the diagnosis, your physician will prescribe the appropriate medication for a specific duration.
Certain lifestyle changes such as exercising daily, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding illegal drugs, having a balanced diet and limiting alcohol intake may help make the liver healthy again.
The Liver Function Test price can vary, typically ranging from Rs 449 to Rs 1199, depending on your location, the diagnostic lab you opt for and potential discounts.
Unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin or eyes, yellow or dark-coloured urine, light-coloured stool, loss of energy, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abnormal bleeding, etc., are symptoms of liver problems.
Bananas are not bad for the liver; however, limiting their consumption by one or two daily as they have a high fructose content is best.
If your liver is not making enough bile, stools may look pale like clay. This usually occurs with the yellowing of the skin and sclera (white part of the eye).
Some individuals with liver problems face itching in a single body part, such as palms, soles, feet or hands. However, some may get itchy throughout the body. The itching tends to be worse in the evening or at night.
Acute liver diseases may not affect sleeping patterns; however, chronic liver diseases such as liver cirrhosis may cause insomnia or sleepiness.
Foods that are rich in fats are bad for the liver. Also, overconsumption of alcohol is harmful to the liver. Certain medications may also hamper liver functions.
Report in 12 hours
Booked 514 times
Liver Function Test (LFT)
Unveiling Hepatic Health for a Comprehensive Organ Assessment
৳800
৳1000
20% OFF
Sample Type
blood
Fasting Required
No
Description
The liver function test is used to help in the diagnosis of liver diseases, keep track of your liver disease treatment or evaluate the extent to which a disease has damaged the liver.
Covid Safety
Assured
Free Report
Counselling