SGPT & SGOT
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₹400View detailsSGOT (Aspartate Aminotransferase)
An SGOT (Aspartate Aminotransferase) test measures serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) enzyme levels in the blood. This test helps check your liver health and detect underlying diseases like jaundice, hepatitis, etc. It may be done as part of a rout...
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An SGOT (Aspartate Aminotransferase) test measures serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) enzyme levels in the blood. This test helps check your liver health and detect underlying diseases like jaundice, hepatitis, etc. It may be done as part...
Understanding SGOT (Aspartate Aminotransferase)
SGOT, also known as aspartate aminotransferase or AST is a liver enzyme that helps convert the food you eat into energy, which is used for various body functions. When liver cells are damaged, SGOT leaks into the bloodstream, raising its level in the blood. Apart from the liver, SGOT is also found in other parts of the body, including the heart, kidneys, brain, and muscles. When cells in any of these organs are damaged, SGOT levels may rise.
An SGOT (Aspartate Aminotransferase) test may be performed if you experie...
What does SGOT (Aspartate Aminotransferase) measure?
An SGOT (Aspartate Aminotransferase) test measures serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) enzyme levels in the blood. This test helps check your liver health and detect underlying diseases like jaundice, hepatitis, etc. It may be done as part of a routine health checkup or liver function test to detect liver damage.
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