Understand diagnostic tests in simple, non-technical language
This test measures the amount of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in your blood. ALT is an enzyme mainly found in your liver. When your liver cells are damaged, ALT leaks into your bloodstream, so higher levels can show a problem with your liver.
The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test measures the amount of ALP enzyme in your blood. ALP is found throughout your body, especially in your liver and bones. This test helps to check how well your liver is working and to identify bone conditions.
This test measures the amount of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in your blood. AST is an enzyme mostly found in your liver and heart. When these organs are damaged, AST is released into your bloodstream, and its levels can rise.
Bilirubin is a yellow substance found in your blood. This test measures the amount of bilirubin to check how well your liver is working. High levels can suggest a problem with your liver or red blood cells, as the liver processes bilirubin for removal from the body.
The Liver Function Test Profile looks for different substances in your blood that are made by your liver. These substances can show how well your liver is working. Your liver is a very important organ that helps with digestion, cleaning your blood, and making important proteins.
This test checks how well your liver is working by measuring different substances in your blood. These substances, like proteins and enzymes, can show if your liver is damaged or inflamed. This information helps your doctor understand the health of your liver.
Liver Function Tests (LFT) measure different enzymes, proteins, and other substances made by the liver. These levels help doctors understand how well your liver is working. This test can show if your liver is damaged or inflamed.
View Liver Function Tests (LFT) detailsThis test measures the amount of an enzyme called SGPT (also known as ALT) in your blood. SGPT is mostly found in your liver cells. When liver cells are damaged, SGPT leaks into your bloodstream, so higher levels can show a problem with your liver.