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

Background: Liver function tests (LFTs) are ordered in large numbers ... on the initial ALT test had high predictive value, but was insensitive, missing half the cases of viral infection.

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%).

You do not have to send the sample to a laboratory, but you must report your test result to the NHS whether it is negative or positive. LFTs have been approved to be sensitive enough to be used ...

The government has a list of private test providers. However, you cannot report the result of a privately-bought LFT on the government website. People with symptoms in Scotland are no longer asked ...

is working on a project to create a lateral flow test (LFT) that can quickly determine if someone is having a stroke. Diagnosing strokes before arriving at the hospital is difficult, with more ...