Liver Function Test (LFT)

Test Details

The liver is a vital organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, beneath the diaphragm. It aids in digestion, metabolism, and elimination of toxins from the body. The liver is also involved in glucose synthesis and storage and regulation of red blood cells. Liver Function tests (LFTs), also known as liver panel test, are blood tests that assess liver function by measuring the levels of various substances produced by the liver. These include proteins, enzymes, and metabolic byproducts. Getting an LFT test in Bangalore can help screen for various liver diseases. It can be done to check if the presenting symptoms are due to liver disease or damage. If liver disease is diagnosed, LFTs help to determine the severity of the disease. The test is useful for routine monitoring of existing liver disease and the response to ongoing treatment. LFTs are also performed to monitor the side effects of some medications known to affect the liver. LFT values can determine the presence of hepatitis (liver inflammation) and check whether it is related to alcohol intake or other causes (such as metabolic), impairment in liver function, or flow of bile (greenish-yellow fluid secreted by the liver), the site of damage (the liver itself or the bile ducts) and its extent.