Liver Function Test (LFT) in Karnataka

Your doctor may order an LFT if you have:

• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Abdominal pain, swelling, or tenderness, particularly in the upper right area
• Unexplained fatigue, nausea, or loss of appetite
• Dark urine or pale, clay-colored stools
• A history of heavy alcohol use or known hepatitis exposure
• Before starting medications known to affect the liver, and periodically while taking them