Liver blood test

Check your liver health to learn how it might affect your fitness, sleep quality, and mood. This was formerly known as a liver function test.

At-home test
Doctor reviewed
Subscription available

Sample: Blood
Collection: At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Results in: 2 days
Biomarkers: 7
Doctor reviewed: Yes

Tests for

Alanine transferase
Alkaline phosphatase
Bilirubin
Gamma GT
Albumin
Globulin
Total protein

Test specifications

Provider: Thriva
Sample type: blood
Collection method: at-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Turnaround time: 2 days
Biomarkers tested: 7
At-home test: Yes
Doctor reviewed: Yes
Gender focus: Both

What's tested

7 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.

Liver Biochemistry Profile

Alanine transferase
Alkaline phosphatase

Liver health

Bilirubin
Gamma GT

Proteins

Albumin
Globulin
Total protein

About this test

What can a liver blood test tell you?

Your liver is one of your body's most essential organs. It helps eliminate waste, regulates your hormones, and converts food into energy.

A liver blood test (formerly known as a liver function blood test) helps you learn how your diet and lifestyle affect your liver health. Plus, find out how to support your liver with personalised advice recommended by our GPs in a detailed report.

An abnormal result isn't always a problem - many things can cause this. But sometimes, it can suggest liver disease. If you have any liver disease symptoms, your results might need further investigation. The bottom line is to remember that a normal result doesn't always rule out liver disease.

What's covered in this blood test?

Liver profile: A liver blood test (formerly known as liver function test) measures your bilirubin, alkaline phosphate, Gamma-GT, total protein, albumin, globulin, and alanine transferase (ALT). Measuring these things can help check your liver health and also check for signs of inflammation or damage.

Description provided by Thriva.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score

Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

Clarity and UX 9.0/10

The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
Clinical Depth 7.7/10

7 biomarkers against a median of 7 across the 5 tests in its comparison group.
Collection Convenience 10.0/10

Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.
Price Value 6.0/10

£48.60 against a comparison-group median of £45.25 (+7%).
Results and Follow-up 8.5/10

Results are reviewed by a doctor.
Trust Signals 10.0/10

Trustpilot 4.6 from 3,195 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 / ISO 17025 partner labs); CQC registered; doctor review as standard; trading 11+ years.

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