SGOT Test in Gwalior - Price & Details

Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase is also known as Aspartate Aminotransferase or AST. It is an important enzyme produced within the liver, kidneys and heart. It functions as a biocatalyst to kickstart gluconeogenesis in the liver and kidney. It also helps in the glyceroneogenesis in the adipose tissue. In the formation of neurotransmitters, AST or SGOT plays a crucial role.

This enzyme is usually produced inside its designated organs and does not enter the bloodstream. However, in case of liver or kidney cell damage or some disease, the enzyme starts leaking out of the organs and enters the bloodstream. This becomes a problem and causes symptoms like loss of weight, nausea and vomiting, yellowish skin and eyes, pain in the abdomen, swelling in ankles, and dark-coloured urine.

The SGOT test detects the level of Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase in your blood. After your blood sample is collected, it is allowed to clot to extract the serum. Then the serum is tested to quantify SGOT levels. An average adult should have values of SGOT levels not more than 17-59 units/L.

Untreated liver or kidney damage can cause a lot of complications and even death of the patient. The first signs of an unhealthy liver are nausea and vomiting followed by weight loss and dark urine. If you are facing any of these symptoms, an SGOT test becomes a necessity.

This test evaluates your SGOT level and based on that, your doctor will be able to give you an accurate diagnosis. SGOT level of more than 17-59 units/L may indicate diseases like:

• Acute viral hepatitis A and B
• Hepatitis C
• Kidney disease
• Heart attack
• Muscle injuries
• Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis)
• Celiac disease (Autoimmune disorder)
• Pancreatitis

Usually, the SGOT test is coupled with an SGPT test and the ratio of both values helps diagnose the above-mentioned diseases more accurately. You should consult your doctor for any further information related to this.

No fasting is required for an SGOT test. Therefore, you can have regular meals throughout the procedure. However, your doctor may ask for some specific test preparations which need to be followed for accurate results.

During the SGOT Test

After you have booked the SGOT test, an experienced phlebotomist will visit your home for sample collection. He will locate the vein with the help of a vein finder. It is a device that helps the phlebotomist to locate the vein easily. Then he will collect the blood sample from the patient and transfer it to a sterile collection tube. The phlebotomist will keep all the hygienic requirements in mind while doing the whole procedure.