Liver Function Test (LFT) in Jabalpur - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs is India’s most widely recognised diagnostic service provider, trusted for their accurate test results and affordable rates. There are more than 500 tests that are available in almost all major cities and towns. There is no need to visit the diagnostic centre, the phlebotomist will arrive at your house and collect the sample. Complete patient safety and hygiene is maintained during the entire process, as the PharmEasy Labs team are professional experts.

The test samples are analysed using fully automated machines in state of the art laboratories, and the reports are also verified by knowledgeable pathologists. You will also get frequent updates about various stages in the testing process. The test results are generated in a timely manner so that quick medical action can be taken.

If you book the liver function test with PharmEasy Labs, a blood test is done that analyses the following aspects:

• Total protein
• Albumin
• Globulin
• Albumin to globulin ratio
• Total bilirubin test: the liver produces bilirubin as a waste. This test measures these levels
• Liver enzyme test: the liver produces various enzymes like ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase), ALT (Alanine Transaminase), AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase), and the GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)
• Direct and indirect bilirubin
• Lactate dehydrogenase test; The LDH test detects LDH levels. LDH enzyme is present in damaged cells of the body.
• SGPT and SGOT test: the test measures levels of SGPT (Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase) and SGOT (Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase)
• SGPT to SGOT ratio
• Prothrombin Time test: the prothrombin time is the amount of time it takes for the blood to start clotting

If there are any symptoms of liver disease, the doctor will prescribe the liver function test. The symptoms are:

• Weakness
• Weight loss
• Jaundice
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Light coloured poop
• Dark coloured urine

The LFT will also have to be done if you have any of these health conditions:

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

The test is also important for people who have existing liver conditions, as it helps to understand the progression of the disease, as well as the effectiveness of the treatment.

It is essential to fast for 10 to 12 hours before the liver function test. You must not eat or drink anything apart from water during the fasting period.

During the Liver Function Test (LFT)

Use PharmEasy Labs to book the test, and everything else is taken care of. You will be assigned a phlebotomist who will arrive as per the time slot chosen by you. The phlebotomists collect blood in an experienced manner, using sterilised disposable gloves and needles. They also have a vein finder device to locate the best vein in the forearm to draw blood from. The sample is stored in barcoded vials and then transported to the laboratory for testing.