Liver Function Test(LFT), in Lucknow

Diet and fasting:

Fast for 8 to 12 hours before the test. Water is allowed and encouraged, so drink 2 to 3 glasses before leaving home. Avoid tea, coffee, juice, food, alcohol, and supplements during the fasting window.

What to carry:

Bring your doctor's prescription, a valid photo ID, and your insurance card if you're using cashless OPD. Loose sleeves make collection easier.

Medication guidance:

Tell the collection staff about any prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal products you're using, and keep taking them unless advised otherwise.

When to book:

Choose a morning slot for the most consistent results. Same-day home collection is offered throughout Lucknow, Charbagh and Indira Nagar included.

ALT (alanine aminotransferase), AST (aspartate aminotransferase), ALP, GGT, total and direct bilirubin, albumin, total protein, prothrombin time/INR

When does a doctor order Liver Function Test(LFT)?

The Liver Function Test panel is a common blood profile used when doctors suspect liver disease, during routine health checks, or before starting medicines that can affect the liver. Symptoms like jaundice, abdominal pain, dark urine, or unexplained fatigue often prompt testing.

Who should get Liver Function Test(LFT) done in Lucknow?

The rich, Mughlai Awadhi cuisine of Lucknow, high in ghee, red meat, and fried preparations, combined with rising alcohol use and obesity, contributes to fatty liver disease. Regular liver testing benefits: regular alcohol drinkers, individuals with BMI above 28, anyone on long-term medication including statins or anti-TB drugs, people with a personal or family history of hepatitis B or C, those with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome, and all adults above 40 in annual preventive panels. In Lucknow, residents of Mahanagar, Chinhat, and similar areas with sedentary lifestyles and calorie-dense diets face particularly elevated metabolic liver risk.

What conditions can Liver Function Test(LFT) help diagnose?

Abnormal results can come from infections, fatty liver, alcohol or drug damage, blockages, or other illnesses and medications. A family history of liver disease also makes testing important.

What do Liver Function Test(LFT) results mean?

ALT above 56 U/L or AST above 40 U/L signals hepatocyte stress. The pattern matters: ALT greater than AST typically suggests NAFLD or viral hepatitis. An AST:ALT ratio above 2 points to alcoholic hepatitis. High ALP with normal transaminases suggests bile duct disease rather than liver cell damage. Low albumin alongside high bilirubin indicates serious loss of liver function.

How often should Liver Function Test(LFT) be repeated?

Adults with no liver risk factors and a previously normal result: annually. Patients with NAFLD or treated hepatitis: every 6 months. Patients on hepatotoxic medication: baseline before starting, then at 1 month, 3 months, and every 6 months during treatment. Patients with active liver disease: at intervals specified by their gastroenterologist.

What happens after Liver Function Test(LFT) results are ready?

Once your results appear in your GetVisit profile, discuss them with your doctor or a GetVisit-verified specialist. Your doctor will interpret each value in the context of your full health history, current medications, and symptoms, and advise on the next step: lifestyle change, repeat testing, medication adjustment, or specialist referral. All GetVisit reports are stored permanently and can be shared with any doctor instantly.