Liver & Hepatitis Test

The liver is a large, reddish-brown, wedge-shaped organ which plays a central role in  detoxifying the blood, digesting food, and processing nutrients. That’s why maintaining liver health is crucial. The liver function test (LFT) is an important test to detect liver issues and to assess liver performance. At UniQ Pathlab we can proudly tell you that if you plan to get a Liver Function test, you can receive the most precise and accurate result here.

Signs Indicating the Need for an LFT

Symptoms which indicate the need of a liver function test include:

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and white portion of eye, dark yellow urination)
• Abdominal pain and swelling
• Itchy skin
• Unusual urine and stool color
• Chronic fatigue
• Urge to vomit
• Reduced appetite
• Tendency to bruise easily

Types of Liver Function Tests

Liver function tests includes a number of blood tests which is used to detect liver issues and various aspects of liver health:

• Alanine Transaminase (ALT): It measures the level of ALT enzyme in your bloodstream. Elevated levels of ALT may indicate liver issues.
• Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST): Increase in level of AST enzyme may indicate liver injury.
• Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): It measures the level of ALP enzyme and increase in level of ALP indicates  bile duct issues or other concerns with liver function.
• Bilirubin:This test is useful in detecting and diagnosing jaundice.
• Albumin and Total Protein: It measures the level of albumin and total protein which is used to check liver functioning.

What is Measured in an LFT?

Liver Function Test includes 12 essential parameters which are used to analyse your liver functioning. It determines the level of your liver enzymes and proteins within your blood sample. These are the liver enzymes: ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin, and albumin, which give information about your internal health.

Cost of a Liver Function Test

Cost of a Liver Function Test depends on the laboratory as well as the parameters that are being included in the liver function test. At UniQ Pathlab, we are determined to ensure our testing costs are as low as possible while not compromising with the standard. So we can offer the best price to our customers. Further you can reach our customer support for the latest price.

LFT Test at Home

UniQ Pathlab understands the importance of convenience, so we provide free home collection service for the LFT Test. This service helps you to have your samples picked from your doorstep by our professional phlebotomists; we assure high quality results at your convenience.

Conclusion

Liver function tests play a crucial role in  evaluating your liver health problems and their associated signs of liver abnormalities in the population. UniQ Pathlab offers detailed, accurate, and easily accessible service to help you in maintaining your liver health. It helps in early detection of liver problems. With our free home sample collection and online booking options, managing your liver health has become easy and convenient/

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How frequently should I get a liver function test? 

Ans. The frequency of liver function tests should depend on your general health, daily lifestyle, and the presence of any chronic diseases. Usually, an LFT should be done in 6 months or once in a year, but if someone has liver dysfunctions or complains of liver-related symptoms, then he may need to get tested more frequently.

Q2. Can I eat before a liver function test? 

Ans. Fasting is not mandatory for liver function tests. But it can be suggested in some special cases.  However, for precise results, you are advised to strictly follow the directions from your doctor’s prescription or the testing center.

Q3. How quickly can I receive my LFT results? 

Ans. At UniQ Pathlab, we offer a short turnaround time for your test reports, usually you get the result within 10-12 hours of sample collection.

Q4. Is there any preparation required for the LFT test at home? 

Ans. There is generally no major difference  between at-home and in-lab LFT preparations. Whether it is done at home or in the lab the process remains the same. The staff at our facility will help you if there will be any specific instructions for the test.

Q5. How can I book an LFT test at home? 

Ans. Booking an LFT test at home is very easy and hassle free. To book an appointment with UniQ Pathlab, you can react at our customer support numbers or you can place the order from our website by filling out the form and then proceeding with the order.

For further information or book an appointment, feel free to reach us through the link accessible on our website or reach out to UniQ Pathlab. Ensure your liver is in the good hands of professional practitioners to have it in check.