SGOT/ Aspartate aminotransferase (ALT)

Also Known As: SGPT/ Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)

Consult for SGOT/ Aspartate aminotransferase (ALT) at Samyak.

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About the Test
Description:

Enzyme found mostly in the cells of the liver and kidney

Clinical Significance:

To assess liver disease, more specific for liver disease than AST.

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Target Levels (where applicable)

REFERENCE INTERVALS FOR ADULTS: Male 13-40 U/L Female 10-28 U/L

What is being checked

INCREASE IN: Hepatitis, cirrhosis, Reye's syndrome, hepatoma, monitor drug induced liver damage. DECREASE IN: NA.