Liver Function Test (LFT) In Howrah - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs is trusted in India as one of the premium diagnostic service providers, offering more than 500 tests. to improve accessibility, the services are offered in almost all major cities and towns, spread over 2500 pin codes. The tests are very affordable and the sample collection service ensures that there is no need to travel to a diagnostic centre, the test can be done from the comfort of your own home.

The test results are accurate and reliable as the samples are analysed in modern laboratories that have fully automated and bar-coded machines. experienced medical practitioners also verified the machine generated reports and then the reports are sent on the registered email address. Speed generation of results and shows that timely medical action can be taken.

The liver function test is a comprehensive test, and includes the following:

• Total protein
• Albumin
• Globulin
• Albumin to globulin ratio

• Liver enzyme test: The liver enzyme test analyses the levels of different enzymes like the ALP or Alkaline Phosphatase, AST or Aspartate Aminotransferase, ALT or Alanine Transaminase, and the GGT or Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase
• Total bilirubin test: Bilirubin is a waste product made by the liver, and this test measures the levels of bilirubin
• Direct and indirect bilirubin test
• SGOT and SGPT test: This is an important test done to analyse the levels of SGOT or Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase and the SGPT or Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase
• SGPT : SGOT ratio
• Lactate Dehydrogenase test: The LDH enzyme is found in the damaged cells of the liver due to any disease or disorder
• Prothrombin Time test: The PT test checks the amount of time it takes for the blood samples to clot

Several factors contribute to the variability in the cost of a Liver Function Test (LFT). Nevertheless, the standard price for an LFT at PharmEasy in Howrah is usually between INR 399 and INR 1199. For additional information, you can compare LFT prices in different major Indian cities.

The doctor prescribes the LFT test if there are any symptoms of a damaged or injured liver. The symptoms are:

• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• Weakness
• Abdominal swelling
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dark coloured urine
• Light coloured stool

You will have to do the liver function test if you have any of these conditions:

• Cirrhosis
• Hepatitis
• Jaundice
• Fatty liver
• Chronic alcoholic liver disease

You don’t need to fast or make significant changes to your routine for the Liver Function Test. If you’re on prescription medications, do seek advice from your healthcare provider.

During the Liver Function Test

Once the LFT test has been booked, a phlebotomist will arrive at your house at the specified date and time to collect the blood sample. The phlebotomists are experts at drawing blood, and do it in a painless manner, using a vein finder device that helps them locate the ideal vein in the forearm to draw blood from. To maintain patient safety and hygiene, they also use new and sterilised needles and gloves. The blood samples are carefully stored in barcoded vials and transported to the laboratory for testing.