At a Glance
Profile: Liver Function Test (LFT). Tests: 12 parameters. Price: From 390. Fasting: Not required. Sample: Serum. Reports: 24 hours, digital. Home collection: Available across Noida. Lab: NABL-accredited. When your shift ends at 6 AM and the lab window closes before you wake, the main advantage of the Liver Function Test (LFT) is what it leaves out: no fasting and no set hour. Most blood panels in a full body checkup need ten hours without food, which is awkward when you ate dinner at 3 AM. This one does not, so a phlebotomist can collect the sample as you come off shift, before you clock in or on a rest day. ## What Each of the 12 Parameters Does Aspartate Aminotransferase (SGOT) and Alanine Transaminase (ALT/SGPT) are liver-cell enzymes that spill into blood when cells are injured. ALT is the more liver-specific; SGOT is also found in muscle. The SGOT/SGPT Ratio is worked out for you and helps a doctor think about the likely cause. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) reflect the bile ducts. GGT is also sensitive to alcohol and to some medicines. Bilirubin Total, Bilirubin Direct and Bilirubin Indirect show how the body is processing the yellow pigment from old red cells. A high direct value suggests blocked bile flow or injured liver cells; a high indirect value suggests increased red cell breakdown or Gilbert syndrome. Protein Total, Albumin, Globulin and Albumin / Globulin Ratio show whether the liver is still making protein at a normal rate. ## Irregular Meals, Night Work and the Liver Rotational shifts push meals to odd hours, often towards late-night takeaway, and activity levels drop on long desk stretches. Fatty liver affects an estimated 30–40% of urban Indian adults (Duseja A, et al., Indian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2022), so it is a reasonable thing for a Noida desk worker to check, especially if a previous report mentioned a raised SGPT or a fatty liver on ultrasound. This is not a claim that shift work causes liver disease. It is a reason to know your baseline. Fatty liver can leave enzymes normal, so a normal LFT does not rule it out, and ultrasound is what shows it. ## Timing the Sample Liver enzymes and bilirubin do not follow a strong daily rhythm the way cortisol or TSH do, so an unconventional collection hour does not make the result unreliable. Two practical points apply. Avoid very hard exercise on the day before, which can raise SGOT because it also comes from muscle. And tell the phlebotomist about every tablet and supplement you take, as painkillers, some antibiotics, anti-tuberculosis drugs and gym supplements can all lift enzymes. Continue prescribed medicines unless your doctor advises otherwise. ## Collection Across Noida Home collection is available in sectors such as 18, 50, 62, 75, 78, 120 and 128, as well as Noida Extension and along the Noida–Greater Noida Expressway. Because there is no fast, the slot does not need to be a morning one. Choose the time that fits your sleep, not the lab's opening hours. Any collection charge appears in the booking flow before you confirm. ## Choosing Between This Profile and a Package The Liver Function Test (LFT) is part of every full body package, starting with the Basic Full Body Checkup (77 parameters), together with the Kidney Function Test (KFT), Lipid Profile and Complete Blood Count (CBC) + ESR. If you need several panels, a package costs less than booking them one by one. The catch for shift workers is that packages need a 10-hour fast; this profile does not. ## What Is Not Included No Hepatitis B or C test, no Hepatitis A or E test, no prothrombin time (PT/INR), no alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), no ultrasound or elastography, no Lipid Profile, no HbA1c or glucose test. A normal LFT does not exclude early cirrhosis, and a raised result does not identify its cause on its own. Your doctor decides what follows. ## Sources Duseja A, et al. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2022 Content last reviewed: October 2026
