Silent organ stress often develops without noticeable symptoms. Annual kidney and liver screening provides actionable metrics for early medical intervention.
Liver Function Test (LFT) Analytes:#
- Bilirubin (Total, Direct, Indirect): Assesses hepatic conjugation, bile flow clearance, and hemolytic states.
- SGOT (AST) & SGPT (ALT): Intracellular enzymes indicating hepatocyte stress, alcoholic liver disease, or fatty liver (NAFLD).
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) & GGT: Biomarkers for biliary tract obstruction and cholestasis.
Kidney Function Test (KFT) Analytes:#
- Serum Creatinine & eGFR (CKD-EPI): Precision renal filtration capacity calculation.
- Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR): Early detection marker for diabetic nephropathy before routine dipstick proteinuria.
Medical & Laboratory Disclaimer
This clinical article is published solely for patient education and informational purposes. It does not replace personal medical advice, clinical diagnosis, prenatal genetic counselling, or obstetric supervision. Appropriate laboratory investigations must be determined by your treating physician based on your personal health history.
Dr. Shantakumar Muruda, MD (Biochemistry)
Head of Clinical Biochemistry & Quality Management, QXL Diagnostics Bengaluru (NABL Accredited Laboratory MC-6849). Trained Lead Assessor for ISO 15189:2022 medical laboratory standards.
QXL Clinical Editorial Commitment: Every health guide, biomarker explanation, and screening schedule published on this portal undergoes rigorous clinical review by qualified MD pathologists and biochemists to ensure adherence to peer-reviewed evidence (ACOG, WHO, ICMR) and laboratory diagnostic accuracy.
