Liver Function Test (LFT) in Madurai - Price & Details
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Liver panel, Liver function panel, Liver profile hepatic function panel, Hepatic function test, Liver profile, Liver function evaluation, LFT
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- Albumin Test
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Test
- Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Test
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Overview
You will be required to go for a liver function test because it can help to measure specific enzymes and proteins in your blood. It is a package of tests as various tests are conducted under it to know the exact condition of your liver's health. Let's take a look at these tests one by one here:
- Albumin test: Albumin is the main protein which is produced by your liver. Since it performs vital bodily functions, it is important to conduct a test regarding it when you're going for a liver function test.
- Alkaline Phosphatase test: It can be referred to as an enzyme that's found in your liver as well as your bones and bile ducts. It will help in examining the bile duct system of the liver.
- Bilirubin test: If your liver is damaged, it won't be able to process bilirubin properly. It can best be described as a waste product made from the breakdown of red blood cells.
Apart from these, there are other tests as well such as Alanine Transaminase (SGPT / ALT, Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST / SGOT), Globulin and SGOT/SGPT Ratio. When you do an LFT test in Madurai from PharmEasy, you will get a full package of 12 tests.
Test Necessity
It will depend upon a particular situation in which you require an LFT test. The situations are as follows:
- If you want to see any damage that's been done to your liver, the LFT test will be your first step towards analyzing it. You can check for different liver infections through this test such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
- It can also be used to monitor the side effects of certain medications that might impact your liver. It may include antibiotics, tuberculosis drugs, and antiseizure medications.
- In case you're seeing symptoms of liver disorder in your body. It may be due to a family history of liver disease
The symptoms that may call for an LFT test are as below:
- Dark-colored urine
- Jaundice
- Light-coloured stool
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
Test Preparation
You will be required to fast for a few hours before the test. You shouldn't be eating anything for 10-12 hours before the LFT test.
During the Liver Function Test
An experienced phlebotomist will reach your home address after a few hours of booking the order. A vein finder is used to locate your vein comfortably. He will collect a blood sample in a collection tube and bring it to PharmEasy Labs for examination. It will hardly take 5-10 minutes.
Reasons to Book a Liver Function Test (LFT) in Madurai through PharmEasy
- It's a trusted platform. Thousands of people across India believe in the services of PharmEasy.
- You can book for the test online here. It makes things interesting as you can book the test from your comfort zone.
- There are discounts available from time to time. More than 40% discounts are also available at times.
- No matter which medication you want to buy or which test you desire to do, PharmEasy will help you with it.
- The application and website are updated from time to time, making it a smooth experience to use this platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get LFT test results in Madurai?
The reports are made available within 60 hours. There are chances that the reports are available much earlier too.
Can I walk in for an LFT test in Madurai, or do I need to book an appointment?
If you don't want to leave your home, book for the test on PharmEasy and a phlebotomist will come to your place. It will save you plenty of time.
Does the LFT test require fasting?
You will have to fast for 10-12 hours before this test. You can drink water before the test for good results.
What's the cost of an LFT test?
You will have to spend somewhere in the range of Rs. 409 to Rs. 1209. You should be lucky enough to do this test when there are whopping discounts available on it.
How many tests are conducted under the LFT test?
It's a package of 12 tests when you do the test on PharmEasy. It will help you get an accurate analysis of your liver's health.
Do I need to take the LFT test frequently?
It will depend if you're suffering from a serious liver infection. It can vary from a daily basis to a few months.
How is the risk assessed under the LFT test?
Risk assessment is done for issues such as Jaundice, Anaemia, Cirrhosis, and Gallbladder disease. An overall analysis regarding your liver's health is done.