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

The liver is one of the most important parts of your body. So if there's any issue with it at any point in time, a test like LFT is going to give a clear picture regarding the problem, allowing you to take a particular treatment for the cause. PharmEasy Labs will ensure the most accurate results in the reports of the LFT. The liver is so important because it helps in digesting food and getting rid of harmful substances from the blood. It also helps in metabolizing and detoxifying drugs and substances that could be harmful.

The damage can be done to the liver in many ways. There are viral infections and lifestyle behaviours that can attack your liver badly. Liver disease can further lead to inflammation, bile duct obstructions and clotting abnormalities. It can further lead to a disease called liver failure, which can prove to be life-threatening. If the treatment can be done early on, the damage can be decreased to a huge extent. The LFT will measure the level of the following enzymes:

• Alanine transaminase (SGPT/ALT)
• Aspartate transaminase (SGOT/AST)
• Alkaline phosphatase (ALT)
• Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
• bilirubin
• Serum albumin
• Prothrombin time (PT)

You will have to take liver function tests if you're suffering from issues in your liver. Your doctor will advise you this test for any of the following reasons:

• As part of a routine health check.
• In case you have symptoms, that could mean you have liver damage.
• To monitor previously diagnosed liver disease.

The general symptoms of a troubled liver that will call for a liver function test are the following:

• Loss of appetite
• Swelling of the feet
• Abdomen pain and swelling
• Dark coloured urine
• Pale coloured stools
• Discoloration of eyes and skin

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

The usual way to collect a blood sample is by drawing it from one of the veins. An experienced phlebotomist will be there to do the job hygienically. To comfortably locate your vein, a vein finder is used. You can continue with routine activity after the test.

• Because it's extremely accurate with its reports. You can expect trustworthy results once you take LFT here.
• You can get a discount of up to an extent of 50%. LFT generally costs more than Rs. 1000, but it will bring down the cost to a huge extent.
• The reports are made available as early as possible. So you won't have to wait too long to get the reports.
• Since you can book the test online, you will save plenty of your time.
• An experienced phlebotomist will be there to do the test for you. He will be good at his job.