The liver function test (LFT) measures enzymes and proteins that reflect how well your liver is working — detecting hepatitis, cirrhosis, drug toxicity, and biliary obstruction. Same-day results at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka.
These are the symptoms and situations that indicate this test is the right next step.
Bilirubin accumulation — from hepatitis, biliary obstruction, or haemolysis — causes jaundice. LFT quantifies the degree and helps identify the type.
Urgent LFT + hepatitis testAlcohol-induced liver disease causes elevated GGT and AST/ALT — often detected on LFT before symptoms develop.
Annual LFT for drinkersAntitubercular drugs (rifampicin, isoniazid), statins, anticonvulsants, and herbal preparations can all cause drug-induced hepatitis — LFT monitors for this.
Drug toxicity monitoringRight hypochondrial pain with fatigue — a common presentation of fatty liver, hepatitis, or gallbladder disease.
LFT + abdominal scan6-monthly LFT monitoring is standard for all chronic hepatitis B and C carriers — to detect progression to cirrhosis.
6-monthly monitoringNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver condition in Lagos — elevated ALT in an obese patient with metabolic syndrome is the typical pattern.
LFT + metabolic panelUnderstanding what each component of the test measures helps you understand your results.
This test analyses a blood/urine sample to detect specific markers relevant to your symptoms and health status. Our doctor explains all results in the context of your clinical picture.
Reference ranges are age, sex, and clinical-context dependent. Our doctors interpret every result in context — not just against a printed range.
A result that requires further action triggers a management plan on the same visit — medication, further tests, or referral — so you leave with clarity, not just a piece of paper.
No fasting required (fasting preferred for most accurate results)
52 Sholanke Street, Akoka, Mon–Sat, 9AM–5PM. Consultations and scans by appointment; lab tests walk-in.
If you have had this test before, bring the report for comparison.
Every test result is reviewed by our doctors in the context of your symptoms and history — not just compared to a reference range.
We provide same-day consultation, prescription, and follow-up plan where needed.
Walk in at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka — no appointment needed. Same day results.