Gaurav Mehta Gaurav Mehta Asked 7 months ago

What is liver lft?

My doctor asked me to get an 'LFT' done for my liver. I've had blood tests before, but I'm not familiar with this specific abbreviation. Can someone tell me what 'liver LFT' stands for?

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Gita Govindan Gita Govindan Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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LFT stands for Liver Function Test. It is a simple blood test that checks the levels of proteins, liver enzymes like SGOT and SGPT, and bilirubin in your blood. It helps doctors see if your liver is working fine or if there is any inflammation.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

It is basically a Liver Function Test! It's a simple blood test that acts like a health report card for your liver. It checks how well your liver is doing its job of cleaning your body. Super easy and standard!

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

LFT is a Liver Function Test. My child had to undergo this when they had a severe stomach infection and high fever to make sure the liver wasn't affected. It is a routine blood test and very helpful for doctors to decide the right course of action.

Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

LFT stands for Liver Function Test, a panel of blood tests clinical in diagnosing hepatic disorders. It measures markers like albumin, bilirubin, ALP, ALT, and AST. It is always best to let a qualified physician interpret these values in relation to your overall health.

Ramesh Yadav Ramesh Yadav Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Isko Liver Function Test bolte hain, jo khoon jaanch se hota hai. Isme bilirubin aur enzyme ki matra pata chalti hai. Agar report me thodi gadbadi ho toh halka khana khao aur amla lo, par agar jyada badha ho toh doctor ko zaroor dikhao.

Vikram Rao Vikram Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

LFT is a Liver Function Test done via blood sample. If you have symptoms like dark urine, yellow eyes, or persistent nausea, getting an LFT is crucial. Please make sure a doctor reviews the report to rule out any serious underlying issues.

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Ankita Dey Ankita Dey Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It means Liver Function Test. I got my LFT reports today and my bilirubin is slightly high, which has made me so anxious. Has anyone else had slightly elevated levels without having any actual jaundice symptoms? Please let me know.

Deepa Mukherji Deepa Mukherji Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, seeing a long list of medical terms on an LFT (Liver Function Test) report can be very confusing and scary. It is just a routine blood test to check your liver's health. Talk to your doctor, they will explain it in a very simple way.

Ananya Mukherjee Ananya Mukherjee Joined May 2026 5 months ago

LFT stands for Liver Function Test. When we were waiting for my mother's LFT reports during her illness, we went through a very stressful and emotional phase. It's a vital test to understand how the liver is coping, so please get it done as advised by your doctor.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It is the Liver Function Test, the test that tells you exactly how much your liver is suffering from your weekend food cravings! It's a standard blood test. If the numbers are high, it's just a sign to stop eating junk and behave.

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