Understanding Liver Function Tests: Why Your Liver Health Matters

What Are Liver Function Tests?

Liver Function Tests are a group of blood tests used to assess how well your liver is working. These tests measure specific enzymes, proteins, and substances produced or processed by the liver. Abnormal results may indicate liver inflammation, damage, infection, or impaired function.

Common components of a Liver Function Test include:

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
Bilirubin
Albumin and total protein

Together, these markers provide a clear picture of liver health.

Why Are Liver Function Tests Important?

Many liver diseases do not cause symptoms in their early stages. By the time symptoms appear, significant damage may have already occurred. Liver Function Tests help to:

Detect early liver damage or inflammation
Monitor chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis or fatty liver disease
Assess the effects of medications or alcohol on the liver
Evaluate unexplained symptoms such as fatigue or abdominal pain
Guide doctors in making accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions

Early detection through testing can prevent complications and improve long-term outcomes.

Who Should Consider a Liver Function Test?

You may benefit from a liver function test if you:

Feel persistent tiredness or weakness
Have abdominal pain, nausea, or loss of appetite
Notice yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
Take long-term medications
Consume alcohol regularly
Have a history of hepatitis, liver disease, or metabolic conditions
Are living with diabetes, obesity, or high cholesterol

Even without symptoms, periodic testing is advisable for individuals at risk.

What Happens If Results Are Abnormal?

Abnormal liver function test results do not always mean serious disease. They may be caused by infections, medications, alcohol use, or temporary conditions. However, abnormal results signal the need for further evaluation, follow-up testing, or medical review.

At Care-Zone Medical Diagnostics, test results are generated using standard laboratory procedures, ensuring accuracy and reliability to support your healthcare provider’s decisions.

Why Choose Care-Zone Medical Diagnostics?

At Care-Zone Medical Diagnostics, Ilorin, we are committed to providing:

Accurate and timely laboratory results
Professional and patient-centered service
A clean, safe, and welcoming environment
Diagnostic support you can trust

Our laboratory services are designed to support early diagnosis, effective treatment, and better health outcomes.

Take Charge of Your Liver Health Today

Your liver works hard every day to keep you healthy. Don’t wait for symptoms before taking action. A simple blood test can provide valuable insights into your liver health and overall wellbeing.

Care-Zone Medical Diagnostics
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0708 444 2369
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