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SGPT Test

SGPT Test

SGPT Test Pathology Packages

What is SGPT Test?

The SGPT test, also termed as the Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) test is a blood examination that determines the level of ALT in your blood, which is an enzyme essentially found in liver cells.

The damaged liver cells cause ALT to leak into the bloodstream, which cause elevation in levels. High rise in SGPT levels can also occur due to other medical factors, for which proper screening is extensively needed.

When to Get a SGPT Blood Test Done?

One should consider getting SGPT blood test done, under below-mentioned conditions-

  • Suspicion of Liver Damage: For an individual suspecting a liver damage due to various reasons such as, consumption of certain medicines, fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis, over-consumption of alcohol, and autoimmune diseases.
  • Tracking the status of current liver condition: Patients with known liver condition, where frequent testing and regular medication is needed, SGPT test will be included, monitoring progression of the disease and effectiveness of the treatment.

What are the SGPT Test Uses?

The primary uses of ALT SGPT liver function test is to identify any liver injury caused by certain substances or medications. A prime screening for liver damage, or to monitor the effectiveness of an ongoing treatment for liver damage through ALT blood test.

Symptoms of High SGPT Level

  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Shortness of breath
  • Swelling in legs
  • Jaundice
  • Excessive bleeding
  • Abdominal Discomfort
  • Weight loss
  • Change in stool colour

What Are The Indications for SGPT Test and What To Do?

The SGPT test itself doesn't exhibit any symptoms. It's a diagnostic tool used to examine liver cells condition to track any existing conditions for liver diseases that do present with symptoms like:

  • Fatty Liver Disease
  • Cirrhosis
  • Acute Hepatitis (A, B, C)
  • Alcoholic Liver Disease
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Liver Cancer (in certain cases)
  • Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Frequent Jaundice
  • Unexplainable Abdominal Pain
  • Liver Cancer

Why does SGPT Increase?

SGPT Alanine Aminotransferase, an enzyme primarily found in liver, commonly gets affected by conditions and diseases like viral hepatitis (A, B, OR C viruses) which causes significant liver inflammation and damage, alcoholic liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, cirrhosis and autoimmune hepatitis.

These often lead to high SGPT level with symptoms like:

  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Shortness of breath
  • Swelling in legs
  • Jaundice
  • Excessive bleeding
  • Abdominal Discomfort
  • Weight loss
  • Change in stool colour

What Elevates SGPT Level During Pregnancy?

SGPT level during pregnancy does slightly increases, which are sometimes observed and considered as normal. Although, significant elevation in SGPT level can indicate potential liver problems. This may occur due to conditions like, Hormonal Fluctuation, Increased Metabolic Demand, Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP), or other liver conditions like, Viral Hepatitis or Fatty Liver of Pregnancy.

Normal range of SGPT/ALT levels

The standard range for SGPT, also referred to as ALT, generally falls between 7 and 56 units per liter (IU/L).

What do SGPT test results mean?

The standard unit of measuring SGPT (ALT) levels is IU/L.

A high SGPT test result indicates that the patient is probably suffering from liver issues, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or fatty liver diseases. Under which treatment and medication is recommended.

While a low SGPT test result shows that the patient may have low protein levels in their diet, vitamin B6 deficiency and certain medications like corticosteroids.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

What sample type is required for SGPT test?

Typically, a blood sample type is required for SGPT test.

What preparation is required from patient?

Typically, fasting for 8 to 12 hours is required to receive accurate results for an SGPT blood test.

What is the location at which SGPT test can be done?

In addition to home collection, people can visit Mahajan Imaging and Labs centers located in Defence Colony New Delhi, SDA (Safdarjung Development Area) New Delhi, Pusa Road Delhi, Gurugram Haryana, and Bali Nagar Delhi. Home collection is available throughout Delhi NCR.

Can we do ALT SGPT liver function test at home?

An ALT SGPT blood test can be performed at the patient’s home or at the nearest center by collecting the samples through a home collection facility, allowing easy and convenient access to the liver SGPT test.

What is the cost/price of SGPT test?

The ALT SGPT liver function test cost in Delhi NCR is very affordable.

At Mahajan Imaging and Labs, the SGPT test price ranges from ₹170 for South Delhi, North Delhi, East Delhi, West Delhi and Central Delhi, Gurugram / Gurgaon, etc.

What does a SGPT test show?

The primary objective of SGPT test is to measure the level of ALT enzymes in the blood, which are normally found in liver cells. A positive SGPT test indicates toward certain diseases and conditions, for which immediate counseling and treatment is needed.

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