A liver function test is performed to assess liver health. The test helps detect inflammation, infection, diseases, etc. of the liver as well as helps gauge and monitor damage due to liver-related issues.

Overview of Liver Function Test (LFT)

Performed to test for liver disease or to monitor the progression of liver-related conditions, the LFT test costs next to nothing compared to the numerous benefits it has to offer. The liver function test (LFT) is a panel of blood tests that measure the levels of certain enzymes and proteins in the blood to determine how well the liver is functioning. The biomarkers for the normal range of the LFT test include SGOT, SGPT, GGTP, alkaline phosphate, bilirubin, globulin, albumin, etc.

The liver is a key organ that regulates the body’s metabolic activity and detoxifies the body by filtering out toxins and waste from the blood, and impaired liver function leads to a buildup of such elements in the blood, which can be detected by a simple blood test for liver function.