Private Liver Function Test: Fast, Accurate Results
A liver function test is one of the most informative blood tests available for assessing your overall health. Our private liver function test, from [£XX], measures a full panel of key liver markers and returns results within 24 to 48 hours. Whether you are monitoring medication, alcohol use or a known health condition, or simply want to check your liver health proactively, no GP referral is required. Book online for instant confirmation.
Dr Simon Khela
Consultant Private GP and Medical Director
- Qualification :
- MBChB MRCGP
- GMC :
- 7419585
- Last reviewed :
- November 2026
Check Your Liver Health With a PRIVATE BLOOD TEST
The liver carries out over 500 essential functions, yet liver conditions often develop silently with no obvious symptoms until significant damage has occurred. A private liver function test gives you clear, reliable data on how your liver is performing, with results in 24 to 48 hours and no referral needed.
What Does a LIVER FUNCTION TEST MEASURE?
Our liver function test analyses a panel of key markers from a single blood sample. Each marker reflects a different aspect of how your liver is functioning and where problems may be developing.
- ALT (alanine aminotransferase): liver cell damage marker.
- AST (aspartate aminotransferase): liver and muscle involvement.
- ALP (alkaline phosphatase): bile duct and bone health.
- GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase): alcohol use and bile flow.
- Bilirubin: how well the liver clears red blood cell breakdown.
- Albumin: protein produced by the liver.
- Total protein: overall liver synthetic function.
- Results returned within 24 to 48 hours.
Who Should Have a LIVER FUNCTION TEST?
Who Should Have a LIVER FUNCTION TEST?
A liver function test is appropriate for anyone who wants to assess their liver health, not only those who suspect a problem.
You should consider booking if you:
- Drink alcohol regularly, even at moderate levels. Alcohol is the most common cause of liver damage in the UK, and changes in liver markers can appear well before any symptoms develop.
- Take regular medication. Statins, paracetamol, NSAIDs and certain antibiotics can affect the liver over time. Routine monitoring is straightforward and clinically important.
- Are at risk of or have been diagnosed with fatty liver disease. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is increasingly common and closely linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
- Want to check for hepatitis. Hepatitis B and C can remain asymptomatic for years, but liver inflammation often shows up in blood markers earlier.
- Are experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, upper abdominal discomfort, nausea, jaundice or unexplained weight loss.
- Have a family history of liver disease or autoimmune liver conditions.
Our clinicians advise on what your results mean and whether further investigation is appropriate.
Liver Function Test PRICE
All pricing is clear and upfront, with no hidden fees. Consultations have no strict time limit.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic Screen (Full Blood Count, Kidney & Liver Tests, Bone Screen and Cholesterol) | £295 |
| Super Screen (Basic + Sugar, Iron, Vitamin B12/Folate, Vitamin D, Testosterone, Male/Female Hormones and Cancer Marker) | £495 |
| Other Blood Tests | Upon request |
| Blood Group (ABO) | £195 |
| Cancer Marker | Upon request |
| Allergy Testing | from £249 |
| Pregnancy Blood Test (HCG) | £120 |
| Throat Swab | £195 |
| Skin Swab | £195 |
| Stool/Urine Culture | £195 |
How to Book Your LIVER FUNCTION TEST
Step 1
Book in seconds.
Choose a time online for instant confirmation, or call us to arrange your appointment.
Step 2
Attend your appointment.
Visit your nearest clinic at the time you have booked.
Step 3
Give your sample.
A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample quickly and comfortably.
Step 4
Receive your results.
Your full liver function panel is returned within 24 to 48 hours, with clear clinical interpretation.
Step 5
Follow up if you need it.
Our clinicians advise on next steps, further testing or an onward referral if results require it.
Why Choose Our Private Liver Function Testing?
Why Choose Our Private Liver Function Testing?
- No GP referral required; book directly online or by phone.
- Same-day appointments at clinics across the UK.
- Full liver function panel measured in a single blood draw.
- Results returned within 24 to 48 hours.
- Clear clinical interpretation included with every result.
- Follow-up consultation available if results require discussion.
- Trained, experienced phlebotomists at every clinic.
- Option to combine with a broader health panel in one appointment.
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Liver Function Tests ACROSS THE UK
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What Is a Liver Function Test and WHAT DOES IT SHOW?
What Is a Liver Function Test and WHAT DOES IT SHOW?
The liver is one of the body’s most vital organs. It filters the blood, processes nutrients from food, produces bile for digestion, synthesises proteins essential for clotting, and breaks down medications, alcohol and toxins. When the liver is damaged or under stress, specific markers in the blood change, often before any physical symptoms appear.
A liver function test is a panel of blood markers that measures enzymes, proteins and bilirubin produced or processed by the liver. The most clinically significant are ALT and AST, which rise when liver cells are inflamed or damaged. GGT is particularly sensitive to alcohol use and bile duct problems, and is frequently the first marker to become elevated. Bilirubin reflects how effectively the liver is processing the breakdown of red blood cells. Albumin and total protein indicate the liver’s ability to synthesise proteins, a capacity that declines as liver disease progresses.
An LFT is among the most commonly requested blood tests in medicine, used both for routine monitoring and for investigating specific symptoms or risk factors. It gives a fast, clear picture of liver health and guides decisions on whether further investigation is needed.
Understanding Your LIVER FUNCTION TEST RESULTS
Understanding Your LIVER FUNCTION TEST RESULTS
Your liver function test returns a value for each marker in the panel. Here is what the key results indicate.
ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase). A raised ALT is one of the clearest indicators of liver cell damage. Elevated levels may suggest non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis, alcohol-related damage or the effects of medication.
AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase). Often elevated alongside ALT in liver conditions. AST is also present in muscle and heart tissue, so it is interpreted in the context of other markers.
ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase). Elevated ALP can indicate bile duct obstruction, gallstones, primary biliary cholangitis or bone conditions.
GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase). Highly sensitive to alcohol use and bile duct disease. GGT is often the first marker to rise in alcohol-related liver conditions and normalises quickly with abstinence.
Bilirubin. Elevated bilirubin can cause jaundice and may indicate liver disease, bile duct obstruction or conditions affecting red blood cell breakdown.
Albumin and Total Protein. Low levels indicate reduced liver synthetic function and are more commonly seen in chronic or advanced liver conditions.
Our clinicians explain each value clearly in the context of your full result and advise on next steps where any marker falls outside the expected range.
Frequently Asked Questions: LIVER FUNCTION TESTS
No. You can book directly online or by phone. No referral or prior GP appointment is required to access a private liver function test.
Our liver function test starts from [£XX]. A full price list is available on our website, or call us to confirm the cost before you book.
Key symptoms include persistent fatigue, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), pain or discomfort in the upper right abdomen, nausea, dark urine, pale stools or unexplained weight loss. Many people with abnormal liver markers have no symptoms at all, which is why proactive testing is valuable.
Statins, paracetamol, NSAIDs, some antibiotics, antifungal medications and certain herbal supplements can all affect liver enzymes. Let our clinicians know what you are taking at your appointment so results are interpreted accurately.
Our clinicians discuss your findings with you and advise on appropriate next steps. Depending on the result, this may include lifestyle recommendations, a repeat test after a period of abstinence or change, or a referral to a gastroenterologist or hepatologist.
Results are returned within 24 to 48 hours of your appointment. We confirm the exact turnaround time when you book.
Fasting is not required for the standard liver function panel. However, if your appointment includes additional tests such as cholesterol or glucose, fasting may be needed. We confirm any requirements when you book.
An LFT can reveal liver inflammation consistent with hepatitis by showing elevated ALT and AST levels. If results suggest hepatitis, targeted testing for hepatitis B and C can be arranged at the same clinic.
Yes. We can include your LFT as part of a broader panel alongside kidney function, cholesterol, full blood count, thyroid function and vitamins in a single blood draw and one appointment.
Mildly elevated results are common and often reflect temporary inflammation, recent alcohol use or medication effects. Significantly elevated or persistently abnormal results warrant further investigation. Our clinicians put every result in context and advise accordingly.
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