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Liver Function Test (LFT)

Also known as: Liver panel

Profile5 tests included
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

Tests included in this profile 5

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

Fasting for 8 hours is preferred but not mandatory.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

The Liver Function Test (LFT) is a group of blood tests that shows how healthy your liver is. It measures liver enzymes (SGOT, SGPT, ALP), proteins (albumin, total protein) and related markers. Together they help find liver inflammation, damage, blocked bile flow and how well the liver is making proteins.

Why is this test done?

  • Check liver health in a routine check-up
  • Find the cause of jaundice, nausea or belly pain
  • Monitor liver disease such as fatty liver or hepatitis
  • Check the effect of alcohol or long-term medicines

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Yellow eyes or skin (jaundice)
  • Dark urine or pale stools
  • Pain on the upper right side of the belly
  • Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting
  • Swelling of legs or belly
  • Unusual tiredness

Normal range

SGOT / AST 5 – 40 U/L
SGPT / ALT 7 – 56 U/L
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) 44 – 147 U/L
Albumin 3.5 – 5.0 g/dL
Total protein 6.0 – 8.3 g/dL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

High liver enzymes usually mean the liver is inflamed or injured. A high ALP can also come from bones or a blocked bile duct.

Common reasons
  • Fatty liver (very common)
  • Viral hepatitis (A, B, C, E)
  • Alcohol
  • Some medicines and supplements
  • Gallstones or blocked bile duct

If your result is low

Low albumin or total protein can mean the liver is not making enough protein, or protein is being lost through the kidneys or poor nutrition.

Common reasons
  • Long-standing liver disease (cirrhosis)
  • Kidney disease losing protein
  • Malnutrition
  • Long illness or inflammation

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Save more with a health package

This test is also included in these checkups along with many other tests.

Basic Health Checkup 6 tests · 15 parameters
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Full Body Checkup – Essential 10 tests · 21 parameters
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Full Body Checkup – Advanced 14 tests · 31 parameters
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Frequently asked questions

Fasting is not essential, but avoiding heavy fatty food and alcohol for a day gives more reliable results.

Yes. Early fatty liver can have normal results, so an ultrasound may also be advised.

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. Fasting for 8 hours is preferred but not mandatory.

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