Liver Function Test (LFT) at Home in Dubai
Medilife brings professional liver function testing to your home, hotel or office in Dubai for AED 300. A trained member of Medilife's own healthcare team collects your blood sample and sends it for laboratory analysis, with your results delivered digitally once ready.
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AED 300
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Hotel or office collection
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DHA-licensed Home Healthcare Center
What Liver Function Test Includes
A liver function test, also known as an LFT or liver profile, looks at seven markers in your blood: AST, ALT, ALP, GGT, Total Protein, Albumin and Globulin. Together, these enzyme and protein measurements provide information about liver and bile-duct health, patterns of liver-cell injury and aspects of the liver's protein-producing function.
AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)
- What it measures
- An enzyme found in liver cells, as well as in muscle and heart tissue
- Why it's included
- May indicate cellular injury and is interpreted with ALT and other markers because AST is also present in skeletal muscle, heart and other tissues.
- If the result is high
- May point to liver stress, but can also rise after intense exercise or muscle strain
- If the result is low
- A low AST value is generally less clinically informative than an elevated value and should be interpreted using the laboratory's reference range.”
ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)
- What it measures
- An enzyme found mainly in liver cells
- Why it's included
- More liver-specific than AST and commonly used as a marker of hepatocellular injury.
- If the result is high
- May suggest liver cell irritation or damage
- If the result is low
- Not usually a concern
ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase)
- What it measures
- An enzyme linked to the bile ducts and liver, also present in bone
- Why it's included
- Can contribute to identifying a cholestatic or bile-duct pattern, but ALP is also produced in bone and other tissues.
- If the result is high
- When ALP is elevated, GGT can sometimes help determine whether the source is more likely hepatobiliary rather than bone.
- If the result is low
- Low values are interpreted according to the laboratory range and the patient's clinical context.
GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)
- What it measures
- An enzyme sensitive to liver and bile duct stress
- Why it's included
- Can help provide context when ALP is elevated and may support a hepatobiliary rather than bone source.
- If the result is high
- Can rise with liver stress, bile duct issues, alcohol intake or certain medications
- If the result is low
- Not usually a concern
The combined level of all proteins in your blood, including those made by the liver
- What it measures
- The combined level of all proteins in your blood, including those made by the liver
- Why it's included
- Low or high total protein can occur for several reasons, so it needs to be interpreted together with Albumin, Globulin and the wider clinical picture.
- If the result is high
- May reflect dehydration or certain conditions
- If the result is low
- May suggest reduced liver protein production or other causes
Albumin
- What it measures
- A specific protein made by the liver
- Why it's included
- Provides information about hepatic protein synthesis, although albumin changes are not specific to liver disease.
- If the result is high
- Not typically a concern
- If the result is low
- May suggest reduced liver function over time, or other causes such as diet or kidney health
Globulin
- What it measures
- A group of proteins, some linked to immune function
- Why it's included
- Globulins are a group of proteins with several functions, including immune-related roles. Some are produced by the liver and others by the immune system. Abnormal levels can have many causes and should be interpreted alongside Albumin, Total Protein and the wider clinical context.
- If the result is high
- May reflect immune or inflammatory activity
- If the result is low
- Uncommon and non-specific
| Marker | What it measures | Why it's included | If the result is high | If the result is low |
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| AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) | An enzyme found in liver cells, as well as in muscle and heart tissue | May indicate cellular injury and is interpreted with ALT and other markers because AST is also present in skeletal muscle, heart and other tissues. | May point to liver stress, but can also rise after intense exercise or muscle strain | A low AST value is generally less clinically informative than an elevated value and should be interpreted using the laboratory's reference range.” |
| ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) | An enzyme found mainly in liver cells | More liver-specific than AST and commonly used as a marker of hepatocellular injury. | May suggest liver cell irritation or damage | Not usually a concern |
| ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase) | An enzyme linked to the bile ducts and liver, also present in bone | Can contribute to identifying a cholestatic or bile-duct pattern, but ALP is also produced in bone and other tissues. | When ALP is elevated, GGT can sometimes help determine whether the source is more likely hepatobiliary rather than bone. | Low values are interpreted according to the laboratory range and the patient's clinical context. |
| GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase) | An enzyme sensitive to liver and bile duct stress | Can help provide context when ALP is elevated and may support a hepatobiliary rather than bone source. | Can rise with liver stress, bile duct issues, alcohol intake or certain medications | Not usually a concern |
| The combined level of all proteins in your blood, including those made by the liver | The combined level of all proteins in your blood, including those made by the liver | Low or high total protein can occur for several reasons, so it needs to be interpreted together with Albumin, Globulin and the wider clinical picture. | May reflect dehydration or certain conditions | May suggest reduced liver protein production or other causes |
| Albumin | A specific protein made by the liver | Provides information about hepatic protein synthesis, although albumin changes are not specific to liver disease. | Not typically a concern | May suggest reduced liver function over time, or other causes such as diet or kidney health |
| Globulin | A group of proteins, some linked to immune function | Globulins are a group of proteins with several functions, including immune-related roles. Some are produced by the liver and others by the immune system. Abnormal levels can have many causes and should be interpreted alongside Albumin, Total Protein and the wider clinical context. | May reflect immune or inflammatory activity | Uncommon and non-specific |
Liver Function Test panel measures AST, ALT, ALP, GGT, Total Protein, Albumin and Globulin. It does not include bilirubin, PT/INR or an albumin-to-globulin ratio as separate reported values.
Enzymes vs Function Markers
AST, ALT, ALP and GGT are enzyme markers. They signal that liver cells or bile ducts may be under stress, but they do not directly measure how well your liver is working. Total Protein, Albumin and Globulin sit closer to true liver function: Albumin in particular reflects the liver's ongoing production capacity, though it can also be affected by nutrition and kidney health.
Understanding Your Results
No single marker on a liver function test panel diagnoses a specific liver condition on its own. The seven results are read together, as a pattern, rather than in isolation. Individual markers can be influenced by factors outside liver disease. Depending on the marker, these can include medicines or supplements, recent alcohol intake, strenuous exercise, nutrition and other health conditions. The reference range on your Medilife report reflects the specific laboratory standards used for your test, since normal ranges can vary between labs and by age and sex. If any of your results fall outside the expected range, it is worth discussing them with a doctor rather than interpreting them alone.
Quick answer
Who May Benefit From Liver Function Test
A liver function test at home can be useful if you:
- Feel unusually tired or run down
- Have been advised to monitor liver health because of alcohol use or another relevant risk factor.
- Take medication long-term that may affect the liver
- Have a family history of liver conditions
- Simply want a routine check as part of looking after your health
- A doctor has recommended liver blood testing
- Previous liver enzymes were outside the expected range;
- Monitoring is needed while taking medicines that can affect the liver;
- Symptoms or medical history warrant liver assessment;
- Liver testing is being included within a broader health review.
Preparing for Your Liver Function Test
Fasting guidance to be confirmed against Medilife's exact operational instructions and inserted here, stated as a single clear rule rather than a range of competitor options.
How Liver Function Test at Home Collection Works
Booking is straightforward:
- Contact Medilife by phone or WhatsApp to arrange your test.
- Choose your location. Medilife's team can visit your home, hotel or office anywhere in Dubai.
- Sample collection. A member of Medilife's own healthcare team collects your blood sample at your chosen location.
- Digital report. Your results are processed and delivered digitally once ready.
Why Book With Medilife
Medilife Healthcare Services LLC is a DHA-licensed Home Healthcare Center, licensed by the Dubai Health Authority to deliver home healthcare across Dubai. Medilife has provided home healthcare in the city since 2016, building a track record of professional, in-home clinical service well before booking your test.
DHA-licensed Home Healthcare Center
Medilife operates under a Dubai Health Authority facility licence, so the team collecting your sample is part of a regulated home healthcare provider, not an unregulated third party.
Serving Dubai since 2016.
Medilife has been delivering home healthcare in Dubai for years, with the operational experience that comes from consistently managing home visits, sample collection and patient care across the city.
Medilife's own healthcare team.
Your blood sample is collected by a member of Medilife's own staff. The visit is not outsourced to an external agency or freelance phlebotomist, so the same team standards apply whether you book a doctor visit, nursing care or a home blood test.
Multilingual healthcare professionals.
Medilife's team includes professionals who can communicate comfortably in multiple languages, reflecting Dubai's diverse population and helping you feel understood throughout the visit.
Clinic and laboratory infrastructure
Medilife maintains its own clinic and laboratory infrastructure to support home collection services, so your sample moves through an established internal pathway rather than being handed off between unconnected third parties.
Experienced laboratory technicians
The technicians processing your sample bring hands-on laboratory experience to the analysis stage, supporting consistent handling from collection through to your digital report.
Straightforward pricing
The liver function test costs AED 300, covering home, hotel or office collection with no hidden collection fees added afterwards.
Related Blood Tests You May Need
Often checked alongside liver health for a broader picture of how your major organs are coping, especially if you are having a general health review. [Learn more about the Kidney Function Test]
A common companion test that looks at your red cells, white cells and platelets as part of a general health check. [Learn more about CBC]
Frequently checked together with liver markers to build a fuller picture of your metabolic health. [Learn more about the Lipid Profile]
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Medilife's liver function test is professional sample collection: a member of Medilife's healthcare team draws your blood sample at your home, hotel or office and sends it for laboratory analysis, rather than you testing yourself with a self-collection kit.
The liver function test costs AED 300, which includes home, hotel or office collection.
Liver function test takes 24hours
Fasting answer to align with the Preparing for Your Test section above.
Yes. Kidney Function Testing, CBC or a Lipid Profile can also be arranged during the same collection visit when required.
If you would like your results explained or discussed, Medilife's Doctor on Call service can arrange a home visit.
Choose a Liver Function Test when your main goal is to assess the specific liver-related markers included in this panel. If you want broader multi-system screening that also includes blood count, cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney, thyroid, vitamins or other markers, Medilife's General Health Blood Test packages may be more appropriate.
The AED 300 Medilife Liver Function Test includes AST, ALT, ALP, GGT, Total Protein, Albumin and Globulin. It does not currently list bilirubin or PT/INR as separate components of this package.
Liver enzymes such as ALT, AST, ALP and GGT form part of Medilife's liver profile, but they mainly provide information about patterns of liver or bile-duct injury rather than directly measuring all aspects of liver function. Protein markers such as Albumin provide different information about liver-related synthetic function.
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