LIVER FUNCTION TEST

Test details

Hepatic Function Panel or Liver Function Tests (LFT) helps to determine the normal functioning of the liver. Hepatic Function Panel or Liver Function Tests (LFT) measures the amount of various liver proteins, enzymes and bilirubin in the blood.

Test required for

A Liver Function Test or LFT includes a series of tests to check the liver condition. Proper diagnosis is important to detect and control any type of ailment in liver. Liver function tests check the levels of certain enzymes and proteins in your blood.

Test ordered for

Liver Function Tests helps to know the values of various liver protein, bilirubin and enzymes in the blood.

Test recommended

To determine whether the liver is functioning normally or not. The list of tests include: Total Protein Test, Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Serum Bilirubin test, Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) , Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase (SGPT) or ALT and Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) or AST.