SGOT Test in Gurgaon - Price & Details
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Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase Test, Aspartate Transaminase Test, SGOT Test, AST Test
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PharmEasy Labs has introduced state-of-the-art technology and machines so that the diagnostic services offered are of the highest grade and to ensure 100% accuracy. The technicians and the pathologists who verify the reports are extremely skilled. The sample collection is done at home, and reports are delivered by email which means you don't have to leave the house for the test. Get an affordable SGOT test in Gurgaon done at PharmEasy Labs at huge discounts.
SGOT is one of the two enzymes produced by the liver. This test evaluates how much of the enzyme is in the blood. Another enzyme, SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase), is found in concentrated levels in the liver.
The enzyme SGOT, normally contains inside the cells of the liver. It comes out in the blood if the liver is damaged or injured. The levels of SGOT in the bloodstream helps the doctors to assess the magnitude of the liver damage. Apart from the liver the SGOT is found in the other parts of the body. It is also produced by the heart, kidneys, muscles, and brain. If there is a disease or inflammation elsewhere in the body other than the liver, the levels of SGOT will still increase in the blood. For example, a heart attack or a muscle injury can raise the levels of SGOT in the blood. Whereas SGPT is a definitive tool to especially diagnose liver problems. So liver profile includes the SGPT test along with the SGOT, to rule out other diseases.
The following factors can cause the SGOT levels in the blood to increase:
- Acute viral hepatitis A and hepatitis B
- Extensive liver damage
- Heart attack
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Hepatitis
- Epstein Barr virus
- Inflammation of gallbladder
- Celiac disease
- Polymyositis
- Hemolysis
Test Necessity
If you have these symptoms, your doctor may prescribe an SGOT test to check your liver health:
- Skin and eyes look yellow, which is a sign of jaundice
- Swelling in the legs and ankles
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dark coloured urine
- Pale coloured stool
- Itchy skin
- Extreme fatigue
If you have a disease that can affect the liver, the SGOT test will help with liver health evaluation.
Test Preparation
Usually, an SGOT test does not require fasting but make sure to inform your doctor about the medications you are taking. Certain medicines may affect the test results, such as some antibiotics like synthetic penicillin, anti-seizure medications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, and some diabetes medicines.
During the SGOT Test
SGOT test is a blood test, so a small sample of your blood will be analysed in the lab. For this, our phlebotomist will go to your home at the time you selected for the home sample collection. Utmost care is taken to maintain safety and hygiene and ensure the least discomfort. A vein finder will assist in locating the precise vein in the arm into which a new needle will be inserted. The sample will be collected in a new tube.
Reasons to Book an SGOT Test in Gurgaon through PharmEasy
- You can have your sample collected at your home which eliminates the need to travel.
- Know how the test is proceeding through notifications delivered through the app.
- Booking just requires a few taps/clicks and the interface of the app/website will show you how to do it.
- Automated and barcoded machines are used in the labs.
- Discounts and offers are available throughout the year on all diagnostic tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
In how much time will PharmEasy Labs share my SGOT test reports in Gurgaon?
It usually takes 15 hours for PharmEasy to deliver your SGOT test report in Gurgaon. Your PIN code is a factor in determining the exact time needed.
Do I have to walk in for the SGOT test in Gurgaon?
You don't even have to leave your house for the SGOT test. Just go online to the PharmEasy website, make a booking for the SGOT test in Gurgaon, and have your sample collected at home.
Is fasting necessary for the SGOT test?
Fasting or any special precautions are not needed for the SGOT test. Let your doctor know if you are taking medicines for some disorder as certain ingredients may affect the SGOT level.
What is the SGOT test cost in Gurgaon?
You can expect the SGOT test cost in Gurgaon to be between INR 168 and INR 439. You should check what discounts are available at the time of booking.
Can I drink milk to improve my liver health?
Milk contains calcium and vitamin D which improves liver health. It is a proven fact that milk is beneficial for fatty liver. vitamin D. This fat-soluble vitamin works along with calcium to reduce liver inflammation and improve liver enzyme activity.
Can an SGOT test reveal fatty liver?
Yes, the SGOT test can diagnose fatty liver disease. Excess fat can cause liver inflammation and consequent liver damage. This is when SGOT levels spike.
What does a doctor do if SGOT levels are high?
Your treatment would depend on the exact cause of high SGOT levels. Your doctor will prescribe antiviral medicines if high SGOT levels are due to hepatitis. If fatty liver is the cause, then diet and lifestyle modifications will be recommended. If the damage is too severe, your doctor may consider a liver transplant. Talk to your doctor for a detailed understanding of the treatment options.