Quick answer
The Liver Function Test (LFT) costs ₹650 at Live Line Health Care. A panel of 11 markers that checks how well your liver is working and detects liver damage early. No fasting is needed. Reports are ready the same day. Book online at 45 centres or with home sample collection.
Also known as: LFT, Liver Profile, Liver Panel, SGOT SGPT Test, Hepatic Function Panel
What is the LFT Test?
A Liver Function Test (LFT) is a group of blood tests that shows how well your liver is working. The liver processes nutrients, makes proteins, clears toxins and produces bile — and liver problems often cause no symptoms until they are advanced.
Our LFT includes 11 parameters: bilirubin (total, direct and indirect), SGOT, SGPT, GGT, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, albumin, globulin and the A/G ratio.
What it measures: Liver enzymes (SGOT/AST, SGPT/ALT, ALP, GGT), bilirubin and liver-made proteins (albumin, globulin).
Parameters included (11)
- Total Bilirubin
- Direct Bilirubin
- Indirect Bilirubin
- SGOT (AST)
- SGPT (ALT)
- Gamma GT (GGT)
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- Total Protein
- Albumin
- Globulin
- A/G Ratio
Why is this test done?
- Detecting fatty liver, hepatitis and other liver diseases early
- Evaluating jaundice (yellow eyes or skin)
- Monitoring people who drink alcohol regularly
- Checking the effect of long-term medicines on the liver
- Part of yearly full body checkups
When should you get tested?
- Yellowing of eyes or skin (jaundice) or dark urine
- Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting
- Pain or heaviness in the upper right abdomen
- Swelling of legs or abdomen
- Regular alcohol intake, obesity or diabetes
How to prepare for the LFT Test
- 1No fasting is required unless your doctor advises it (it is needed when taken in a package).
- 2Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before the test.
- 3Tell our staff about medicines and supplements you take.
LFT Test normal range
| Parameter | Typical reference range |
|---|---|
| Total bilirubin | 0.3–1.2 mg/dL |
| Direct bilirubin | 0–0.3 mg/dL |
| SGOT (AST) | 5–40 U/L |
| SGPT (ALT) | 7–56 U/L |
| Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) | 40–120 U/L |
| Total protein | 6.0–8.3 g/dL |
| Albumin | 3.5–5.0 g/dL |
| A/G ratio | More than 1.0 |
Ranges are typical adult values and vary between labs, age and sex. Always use the range printed on your report and discuss results with your doctor.
Understanding your results
- Raised SGPT (ALT) is the most common finding in fatty liver disease, which is increasingly common in people with diabetes or obesity.
- High bilirubin causes jaundice; whether direct or indirect bilirubin is raised helps the doctor find the cause.
- Low albumin can indicate long-standing liver disease, kidney disease or poor nutrition.
Health packages that include this test
The LFT Test is included in these full body checkups:
Book the LFT Test in your city
Same price at all 45 centres. Choose your city for local centres and timings.
Andhra Pradesh
- LFT in Amalapuram
- LFT in Anakapalle
- LFT in Bhimavaram
- LFT in Chittoor
- LFT in Eluru
- LFT in Kadapa
- LFT in Kakinada
- LFT in Kurnool
- LFT in Nandyal
- LFT in Narasaraopet
- LFT in Narsipatnam
- LFT in Nellore
- LFT in Ongole
- LFT in Parvathipuram
- LFT in Rajahmundry
- LFT in Srikakulam
- LFT in Tirupati
- LFT in Tuni
- LFT in Visakhapatnam
- LFT in Vizianagaram
Telangana
- LFT in Bhadrachalam
- LFT in Godavarikhani
- LFT in Hyderabad
- LFT in Jagtial
- LFT in Jangaon
- LFT in Kamareddy
- LFT in Karimnagar
- LFT in Khammam
- LFT in Kothagudem
- LFT in Mahabubabad
- LFT in Mahabubnagar
- LFT in Mancherial
- LFT in Manuguru
- LFT in Medak
- LFT in Nagarkurnool
- LFT in Nalgonda
- LFT in Nirmal
- LFT in Nizamabad
- LFT in Wanaparthy
- LFT in Warangal
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LFT Test – FAQs
What is the price of the LFT Test?
The Liver Function Test (LFT) costs ₹650 at Live Line Health Care, at all 45 centres and for home sample collection.
Is fasting required for a liver function test?
Fasting is not mandatory for an LFT on its own. If it is done with a lipid profile or as part of a health package, fast for 10–12 hours.
What are SGOT and SGPT?
SGOT (AST) and SGPT (ALT) are liver enzymes. When liver cells are damaged — for example by fatty liver, hepatitis or alcohol — these enzymes leak into the blood and their levels rise.
Can LFT detect fatty liver?
An LFT can show raised liver enzymes that suggest fatty liver, but an ultrasound is usually needed to confirm it.
How many tests are included in your LFT?
Our LFT includes 11 parameters: total, direct and indirect bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT, GGT, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, albumin, globulin and A/G ratio.
Where can I get the LFT Test done?
At any of our 45 Live Line Health Care centres in 40 cities across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Warangal, Kakinada and Nellore — or book home sample collection.
Medical disclaimer: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified doctor to interpret your results and before starting or changing any treatment.