An LFT is ordered to diagnose or monitor a liver problem when experiencing the following symptoms; - Fatigue and lethargy - Loss of appetite - Unexplained weight loss - Unusual coloured urine and stools - Feeling of being unwell
An LFT includes a blood test to measure the following components present in a blood sample; - Liver Function o Bilirubin o Alkaline Phosphotase (APT) o Aspartate Transferase (AST) o Alanine Transferase (ALT) o Creatinine Kinase (CK) o Gamma GT (GGT) - Kidney Function o Sodium o Potassium o Chloride o Bicarbonate o Urea o Creatinine - Proteins o Total Protein o Albumin o Globulin - Bone Health o Calcium o Phosphate - Gout o Uric acid - Diabetes o Blood Glucose - Iron Status o Iron o Total Iron Binding Capacity o Transferrin - Cholesterol o Cholesterol
We will send you your Liver check finger-prick blood sample collection kit. It contains instructions with all the equipment you will need to take your blood sample in the comfort of your home. If you are unsure about a finger-prick blood sample collection, you can opt for a clinic-based blood sample collection.
Your test kit includes 1st class postage and packaging for you to send your blood sample directly to our laboratory for analysis. If you want to ensure your sample arrives at the laboratory the following day itself, you may send your blood sample through guaranteed next day delivery.
Our medical team at ‘The Online Surgery’ will provide a full report of your LFT results within four hours of receiving your sample with follow-up advice if necessary. If the results display out of range (higher or lower than normal) levels, it can indicate a problem with the functioning of your liver.
