SGPT / ALT Test (Alanine Transaminase) in Aligarh - Price and details
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Serum Glutamic-Pyruvic Test (SGPT), Alanine Aminotransferase Test (ALT), Glutamic-Pyruvic Test (GPT)
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Overview
The SGPT enzyme is present in the liver cells, and in case of liver damage, tends to get released in the blood. Health issues like hepatitis and cirrhosis, and consumption of drugs and alcohol can affect the liver. The SGPT test will help to diagnose the liver disorder in time, resulting in effective treatment.
You can book the SGPT test in Aligarh with PharmEasy Labs, making the appointment easily using the website or the mobile app. More than 500 diagnostic tests are offered, and services can be booked from over 2500 pincodes. As the labs are fully automated and have the latest technology, you will get accurate reports. The reports are then verified by a pathologist and then sent to the registered email address.
The quick turnaround time ensures that prompt medical action can be taken. The team of pathologists, technicians, and pathologists have more than 25 years of experience in the field.
Test Necessity
The SGPT test will be prescribed if you have any health conditions. You should do this test if you have:
- Hepatitis exposure
- Drink excessive amounts of alcohol
- Family history of liver conditions
- Taking drugs that damage the liver
- Checking the progression of the liver disease, to check the treatment
If you have any symptoms of a liver condition, the SGPT test will be prescribed. These symptoms are:
- Abdominal pain
- Swelling in the abdomen
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Yellow skin and eyes
- Light coloured stool
- Dark coloured urine
- Fatigue
- Itchiness in the skin
Test Preparation
There are no preparations that have to be made before the SGPT test.
During the SGPT Test
A phlebotomist will arrive at your location to collect the sample, at the specified date and time. The process of blood collection is done in a hygienic manner, adhering to all safety protocols. The vein finder device locates the ideal vein in the forearm to draw blood from, and then the area is cleaned with ethanol. Fresh kits are used that contain sterilised needles and gloves, and blood is drawn. Once the sample is collected, it is sent to the lab for testing.
Reasons to Book an SGPT Test in Aligarh through PharmEasy
- Super affordable tests and attractive discounts reduce the prices further
- Doctors trust the test results generated by PharmEasy Labs
- Tests will be done from your house, you do not have to travel to a diagnostic centre
- Tests can be booked and managed with ease, using the PharmEasy Labs mobile app or the website
- 24x7 updates will be given to you about the various stages in the testing process, via notifications sent on the mobile app
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the results of the SGPT test in Aligarh be ready?
It will take approximately 60 hours to prepare, analyse, and email the reports of the SGPT test in Aligarh. The exact time it takes also depends on the pincode.
Do I need an appointment for the SGPT test in Aligarh, or can I walk in?
Just book the SGPT test in Aligarh with PharmEasy Labs, you do not have to do anything else. The phlebotomist will come to your house and collect the blood sample.
Do I have to fast before the SGPT test?
There is no need to fast before the SGPT test, but if the test is prescribed with a complete liver profile test, you will have to fast.
How much does the SGPT test in Aligarh cost?
The price of the SGPT test in Aligarh ranges from Rs. 375 to Rs. 975. The price also is affected by the availability of discounts and the location of the sample collection.
Why do I have to do the SGPT test?
If you are showing symptoms of liver damage, you must do the SGPT test. These symptoms are dark urine, pale stool, abdominal pain, yellow skin and eyes, and nausea. The test gives an idea about the health of the liver.
How can high SGPT levels be lowered?
You can lower the SGPT levels by eating a balanced diet, taking liver supplements, taking vitamin D supplements, and exercising frequently.
What causes the SGPT test levels to be high?
High SGPT test results usually indicate some liver disorders like bile duct issues, jaundice, or fatty liver.