Liver Function Test (LFT) in Mumbai

No fasting is required for a standalone LFT. If it’s being done alongside fasting tests like blood sugar or lipid profile, your doctor may ask you to fast for that combined panel.

A high SGPT suggests liver cells are inflamed or damaged - common causes include viral hepatitis, fatty liver, alcohol use, or certain medicines. A mildly raised value doesn’t always mean serious disease.

Yes, significantly. Alcohol can raise GGT and AST even with moderate drinking in the 24-48 hours before the test. Always inform your doctor about your alcohol intake.

High bilirubin causes jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes) and can result from liver-cell damage, bile-duct blockage, or excess red blood cell breakdown - your doctor will use the direct/indirect split to narrow this down.

A normal LFT doesn’t rule out all abdominal issues - gallbladder problems, pancreatitis or IBS can occur with normal liver enzymes. Discuss ongoing symptoms with your doctor for further evaluation.

Healthy adults typically don’t need routine LFTs unless as part of a general checkup. Those with known liver disease, on hepatotoxic medication, or heavy alcohol use may need testing every 1-3 months or as advised.

Not on its own. Abnormal enzymes, low albumin and raised bilirubin in someone with known liver disease can raise suspicion, but imaging and specific tumour markers (like AFP) are needed to investigate further.

Low albumin suggests the liver isn’t producing enough protein, which can be a sign of significant liver dysfunction, malnutrition, or kidney protein loss.

Liver Function Test (LFT) is a blood test. Bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT, ALP, proteins - complete liver health screening.

The Liver Function Test (LFT) may be ordered when a healthcare professional needs information about the condition or health area assessed by this test. The Liver Function Test assesses your liver through enzymes, bilirubin and proteins. It helps detect fatty liver, hepatitis and other conditions, often before you feel any symptoms.

Bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT, ALP, proteins - complete liver health screening.

The test may be relevant for people whose symptoms, medical history, screening needs or treatment monitoring match the purpose of the Liver Function Test (LFT).

8-10 hours fasting recommended.

Yes. Please fast for 8 to 10 hours before the Liver Function Test (LFT). Plain water is usually allowed unless you are told otherwise.

The Liver Function Test (LFT) is done on a blood sample.

For a blood-based test, a small blood sample is collected by a trained healthcare professional, usually from a vein in the arm. The collection normally takes only a few minutes; mild temporary discomfort or bruising can occur at the puncture site.

Reports for the Liver Function Test (LFT) are usually ready within 24 hours of sample collection. You receive them on WhatsApp and email.

The Liver Function Test (LFT) costs Rs 499 at HWP Diagnostic (MRP Rs 900). Home sample collection is free.

Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.

If the Liver Function Test (LFT) is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.