An effective method for evaluating the health and function of the liver is a liver function test (LFT). It gives medical professionals crucial insights into the general health and functioning of ...

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 ...

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%).