LFT (Liver Function Test) near me in Chennai

Also known as Hepatic function test, Liver panel test, Liver function panel, Liver profile test

LFT (Liver Function Test) in Chennai Includes 11 testsView All

You need to provide

Blood

This test is for

Male, Female

Understanding LFT (Liver Function Test) in Chennai

What is LFT (Liver Function Test) in Chennai?

An LFT (Liver Function Test) is tailored to evaluate your liver health at an affordable price in Chennai with Tata 1mg labs. This test helps with the early detection of liver problems such as fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, jaundice, and hepatitis. It may also be used to monitor and track the recovery process in individuals undergoing treatment for any liver problems. The insights from this test allow for timely intervention to prevent future complications and determine the impact of certain medications on your liver health.

The doctor may suggest an LFT (Liver Function Test) if you experience signs and symptoms suggestive of liver problems, such as chronic fatigue, stomach pain, dark-colored urine, and yellowing of skin or whites of eyes, or if you have risk factors for liver diseases, such as excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, or any family history of liver disease. Usually, no special preparation is required for an LFT (Liver Function Test) test. You may eat and drink normally as per your daily routine.

What does LFT (Liver Function Test) measure?

Contains 11 tests

An LFT (Liver Function Test) helps determine the health of your liver by measuring various components like enzymes, proteins, and bilirubin. These components help detect inflammation, infection, diseases, etc., of the liver and monitor the damage due to liver-related issues.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about LFT (Liver Function Test) in Chennai

Frequently Asked Questions about LFT (Liver Function Test) in Chennai

Q. What is an LFT (Liver Function Test) used for?

An LFT (Liver Function Test) is a group of blood tests that provide information about how well your liver is functioning. The test is also used to diagnose various liver diseases, such as hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and fatty liver diseases. It also determines your response to liver disease treatment.

Q. Is fasting required before LFT (Liver Function Test)?

No, fasting is not required before taking an LFT (Liver Function Test). You can eat or drink as per your daily routine.

Q. What factors can affect my LFT (Liver Function Test) results?

Factors such as alcohol consumption, a high dose of paracetamol or some other medicines, an autoimmune condition, or any traumatic liver injury can affect your LFT (Liver Function Test) results.

Q. What are the early signs of an unhealthy liver?

Yellowing of skin and eyes, belly pain, swelling in legs and ankles, weakness, lethargy, itchy skin, dark urine, and pale stools are some of the early signs of an unhealthy liver.

Q. What can cause a fatty liver?

Consuming excess calories can cause fat to build up in the liver. When the liver does not process and break down fats, it can lead to the accumulation of fat in the liver (fatty liver). You may also develop fatty liver in certain other conditions such as obesity, diabetes, or high triglycerides, and with too much alcohol use.

Q. How can I keep my liver healthy?

You can keep your liver healthy by adopting healthy lifestyle habits such as avoiding alcohol or drinking only in moderate amounts, regularly exercising, maintaining healthy body weight, and eating nutrient-rich food such as berries, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, beans, whole grains, and nuts.

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