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Definition | : | Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase |
Category | : | Medical » Tests |
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Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT), also known as Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase (SGPT), Alanine Transaminase (ALT), or Alanine aminotransferase (ALAT), is an enzyme produced by the liver.
SGPT is released into the blood when tissues are damaged.
SGPT blood test measures the amount of the enzyme Alanine Transaminase (ALT) in the blood.
SGPT test is used to determine whether the liver is damaged or inflamed.
The full form of SGPT is Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase