Liver function test, commonly referred to as LFT ... Further, diagnostic procedures such as imaging tests, specific virus blood tests, or liver biopsy may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

The Liver Function Test (LFT) is used to evaluate the health of a person’s liver, and to detect liver disease. In other words ...

It can be seen that the recommended strategy (A), of repeating the LFT and then doing a viral test if an abnormality persists, is highly sensitive. However, the predictive value is low (1.15%).

Background: Liver function tests (LFTs) are ordered in large numbers in primary care, and the Birmingham and Lambeth Liver Evaluation Testing Strategies (BALLETS) study was set up to assess their ...