Liver Panel LFT Extended is a comprehensive blood test that checks enzymes, proteins, and bilirubin to assess how well the liver is functioning. It is needed to detect liver inflammation or damage, monitor known liver conditions, and help evaluate symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, or the effects of certain medicines.
It usually includes additional markers beyond a routine LFT, such as more liver enzymes and proteins.
Symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, dark urine, or loss of appetite may prompt testing.
It commonly checks enzymes such as ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin, albumin, and sometimes GGT and total protein.
High liver enzymes may suggest liver inflammation, injury, or blockage in bile flow.
High bilirubin may be associated with jaundice or problems in liver processing or bile drainage.
Low albumin can suggest reduced liver protein production or chronic liver disease.