SGPT & SGOT near me in Secunderabad

An SGPT (Alanine Transaminase) test measures the level of alanine transaminase (ALT), also known as SGPT, in the blood. ALT is found predominantly in the liver and in smaller amounts in other tissues, including the kidneys, heart, and skeletal muscles. It is involved in amino-acid metabolism, particularly in the conversion of alanine and other metabolites during normal cellular processes.

Elevated ALT levels in the blood may indicate liver cell injury or inflammation. When liver cells are damaged, ALT can be released into the bloodstream, causing its level to increase. Therefore, the SGPT/ALT test is commonly used to assess possible liver injury and may be elevated in conditions such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and other liver disorders. However, an elevated ALT level does not by itself establish a specific diagnosis or indicate the extent of liver damage.

An SGOT (Aspartate Aminotransferase) test measures the level of serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), also known as aspartate aminotransferase (AST), in the blood. AST is an enzyme involved in amino-acid metabolism and is found in several body tissues, particularly the liver, heart and skeletal muscles. When cells in these tissues are damaged, AST can be released into the bloodstream, causing its levels to rise. Therefore, this test helps detect possible tissue injury, including liver damage, and is often performed as part of a liver function test panel.