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LFT Test

Assess your liver health

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1 in 3

Australian adults have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Source: Gastroenterological Society of Australia

Why This Test

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) now affects 1 in 3 Australian adults. It's our most common liver condition, yet most people have no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. Liver function tests can detect issues early, when intervention is most effective.

What This Test Measures

LFT

It's our most common liver condition, yet most people have no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. Liver function tests can detect issues early, when intervention is most effective.

Who May Benefit

Regular alcohol consumption
Overweight or metabolic syndrome
Taking medications metabolised by the liver
Family history of liver disease
Type 2 diabetes

Sample Type

Blood (venous)

Fasting

Not required

Best Time

Any time of day

Results

2-3 business days

Understanding Your Results

Mildly elevatedWorth discussing with your healthcare practitioner - may indicate liver stress

Within range (ALT)Your liver enzyme levels are healthy

ElevatedRecommend discussing with your healthcare practitioner for further evaluation

Your results come with personalised context and next steps. If anything needs attention, we'll guide you through what it means and suggest discussing with your doctor.

Common Questions

No fasting is required for liver function tests.

Enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT, ALP), bilirubin, albumin, and total protein. Together they assess liver cell damage, bile duct function, and liver synthetic capacity.

For an accurate baseline, avoiding alcohol for 24-48 hours before testing is ideal.

Results are typically available in 2-3 business days via your dashboard.

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Important Information

This test provides health information for educational purposes. Results should be discussed with your healthcare practitioner. Not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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LFT

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