Liver Function Tests (LFT)

Liver Function tests are group of tests ordered to understand how well the Liver is performing

₹550

Lab Test

Liver Function Tests (LFT)

Liver Function tests are group of tests ordered to understand how well the Liver is performing




You can now book lab tests online and have samples collected from your home. Home collection for this test is available in multiple cities.

The liver is the organ that removes all toxic substances from your blood. When you take medicines, it is the liver that helps you detoxify the substances. The liver is unique because it can regenerate itself. Even when a part of liver is damaged, it can regenerate itself from healthy cells. Alcohol and abuse of drugs puts a strain on the liver cells and can cause irreversible damage. Hepatitis primarily affects the liver cells. The liver also produces proteins, enzymes, store vitamins, produces blood clotting factors and helps maintain hormones. The liver also produces bile which helps in digesting fats. Liver function tests are used to understand the health of the liver and its optimal functioning.

Reference Values
Normal levels of AST and ALT may slightly vary depending on the individual laboratory's reference values. Typically, the range for normal AST is reported between 10 to 40 units per litre and ALT between 7 to 56 units per litre. Mild elevations are generally considered to be 2-3 times higher than the normal range.

Interpretations
There may be damage to the liver when the values of AST and ALT are higher. It is observed that in hepatitis, ALT results are higher than AST. Your doctor may also order a Creatinine Kinase or a CK test or a troponin test. A creatine kinase test confirms damage to the muscles and elevated troponin levels means that there is damage to the heart.

Gamma-glutamyl transferase or the GGT test is more sensitive in detecting liver damage from drugs and alcohol. The GGT test is also used for detecting early rejection after liver transplantation.

Gall stones or problem with the gallbladder is usually signalled by elevated bilirubin levels. In newborn babies, raised bilirubin levels could means that there is a problem with the liver.

Liver Function Test

Understanding how well the Liver is performing.

₹550

Lab Test

Liver Function Test

Understanding how well the Liver is performing.




You can now book lab tests online and have samples collected from your home. Home collection for this test is available in multiple cities.

The liver is the organ that removes all toxic substances from your blood. When you take medicines, it is the liver that helps you detoxify the substances. The liver is unique because it can regenerate itself. Even when a part of liver is damaged, it can regenerate itself from healthy cells. Alcohol and abuse of drugs puts a strain on the liver cells and can cause irreversible damage. Hepatitis primarily affects the liver cells. The liver also produces proteins, enzymes, store vitamins, produces blood clotting factors and helps maintain hormones. The liver also produces bile which helps in digesting fats. Liver function tests are used to understand the health of the liver and its optimal functioning.

Reference Values
Normal levels of AST and ALT may slightly vary depending on the individual laboratory's reference values. Typically, the range for normal AST is reported between 10 to 40 units per litre and ALT between 7 to 56 units per litre. Mild elevations are generally considered to be 2-3 times higher than the normal range.

Interpretations
There may be damage to the liver when the values of AST and ALT are higher. It is observed that in hepatitis, ALT results are higher than AST. Your doctor may also order a Creatinine Kinase or a CK test or a troponin test. A creatine kinase test confirms damage to the muscles and elevated troponin levels means that there is damage to the heart.

Gamma-glutamyl transferase or the GGT test is more sensitive in detecting liver damage from drugs and alcohol. The GGT test is also used for detecting early rejection after liver transplantation.

Gall stones or problem with the gallbladder is usually signalled by elevated bilirubin levels. In newborn babies, raised bilirubin levels could means that there is a problem with the liver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes DocGenie works with NABL approved labs only and they are required by law to ensure full quality for each lab test as per approved protocols. Our role is to enable a seamless online booking for the test and share with them. Our partners, collect the samples and run the diagnostic lab test in your labs around India.

You can easily book any diagnostic test online at DocGenie. Simply search and select the test you need, add it to cart. Once you have selected all tests, you can enter the date when you want the sample collection to be done and then make the payment. Once payment is confirmed, details are sent immediately to our lab test partner. They will call and confirm the address and collection time and then send their Phelbo for collection. Your reports will be sent over email once they are ready.

Your lab test result will be published as per the timeline of each test. The report will be sent to you over the email you registered with DocGenie. Reports are also always available in your DocGenie dashboard online.

In DocGenie, we have partnered with top NABL approved diagnostic labs who can provide lab test home collection in over 69 cities around India. You can very easily select the lab test you need, make a payment and in a matter of hours, someone from our partner’s team will come across for a home collection of your sample. A very easy and simple booking process. Another big advantage is at DocGenie, we also have a very experienced team of doctors who can review your reports. These reports are automatically available to a doctor when you book an appointment with us.

We have integrated one of India’s best payment gateways to our website. You can make payments for booking lab tests online through any digital payment instrument in a safe and secure way. We accept all credit cards, debit cards, UPI, Netbanking, Wallets, etc.

Your lab test result will be published as per the timeline of each test. The report will be sent to you over the email you registered with DocGenie. Reports are also always available in your DocGenie dashboard online.

Yes, once you have your results, you should consult a doctor who can interpret your results and recommend a future course of treatment. You can easily book an appointment for a doctor consultation here on DocGenie.