Liver Function Test (LFT) in Chennai Tiruvallur High Road, Chennai

The liver function test (LFT) is a comprehensive package to assess the function of your liver by examining the levels of various enzymes and proteins in your blood. These enzymes, proteins, and bilirubin collectively determine the health of the liver. Any variation from the normal range of these enzymes can indicate a problem in your liver. On the basis of  the Liver Function test results, your physician can start treatment or request further tests. Apollo 24|7’s liver function test price is extremely competitive and the brand utilises the latest technologies to assess the results. 

The liver test or LFT test indicates the level of some essential proteins like albumin and globulin, which are normally produced by the liver. Bilirubin is a by-product of liver metabolism that is excreted through the urine. The LFT test also measures the level of functional enzymes in the liver, such as alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). The test panel also includes creatinine blood test.

If a person already has a history of liver disease, then a Liver Function test results will help in assessing its current status. At Apollo 24|7, one can find a comprehensive liver function test panel that not only calculates the basic levels of protein and enzyme but also gives a comparative analysis. The comparative analysis includes the albumin and globulin ratio.

Your physician might order an LFT blood test to rule out the following possibilities:

• Damage due to infections like hepatitis B and C
• Assess the side effects of medications, like antibiotics, statins, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc
• Check for the fatty liver due to alcohol consumption
• Check for Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, especially in Diabetics and overweight people

Apollo 24|7’s liver function test price is extremely competitive and the brand utilises the latest technologies to assess the results.

Medically reviewed by Dr Shakti, General Physician/Internal Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi