The Liver Function Panel evaluates how well your liver is working by measuring enzymes, proteins, and bilirubin levels that reflect liver cell health, bile flow, and your body’s ability to process and clear waste. It includes key markers like ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT, which can signal inflammation, damage from toxins or infections, or early signs of liver disease. The panel also measures bilirubin (both total and direct) to assess how effectively your liver is clearing waste, and albumin and total protein to evaluate your liver’s role in nutrient transport and overall protein balance.
This test is often ordered when you have symptoms like fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), or unexplained weight loss. It’s also useful for monitoring liver health if you take medications that can affect the liver, consume alcohol regularly, or have conditions like hepatitis or fatty liver disease. By combining multiple markers, the panel offers a comprehensive snapshot that can help catch problems early—before symptoms become severe or irreversible damage occurs.
