SGPT / ALT Test (Alanine Transaminase) In Amritsar - Price And Details

PharmEasy Labs has provisions for all possible diagnostic tests in all the major Indian cities and towns. By keeping the test prices affordable and by setting up Labs everywhere, PharmEasy has made it possible for everyone who needs a health check up to get one done without a hassle.

With automated machines that are run by experienced technicians and lab reports that are verified by pathologists, you can be sure that you will only receive completely accurate results.

Liver health check tests are commonly done by PharmEasy Labs, one of which is the SGPT test.

SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) is an enzyme found in abundance in the liver. It is also present in muscles, kidneys, heart and brain cells. This enzyme is essential for the normal functioning of the liver.

This enzyme breaks down complex proteins into energy, which is fuel for the body.

An SGPT level within a normal range is a sign of a healthy liver. However, many medical conditions may result in an increased SGPT level in the blood, such as:

• Acute viral hepatitis A and B
• Hepatitis C
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
• Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD)
• Inflammation in gallbladder
• Cirrhosis
• Dermatomyositis
• Epstein Barr virus
• Diabetes
• Heart-related disease
• Celiac disease
• Obesity
• Old age
• Medications and Drug abuse

A lower than-normal SGPT level may be due to vitamin B6 deficiency or anti-inflammatory drugs.

If your doctor is concerned about your SGPT levels, he/she may perform a comprehensive evaluation, considering your medical history and symptoms, to determine the source of your altered SGPT levels and provide appropriate treatment if necessary.

Certain symptoms will prompt a doctor to suggest an SGPT test, those are:

• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Etching (pruritus)
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea, vomiting
• Dark urine, light-coloured stool
• Jaundice
• Leg swelling or edema
• Excessive bleeding or easy bruising

Since high levels of  SGPT may not trigger noticeable symptoms, regular SGPT testing is crucial to detect liver damage and inflammation early. Doctors may also recommend SGPT tests, especially for people who are at risk due to factors such as obesity, alcohol consumption, viral infections, or a family history of liver disease.

The SGPT test does not need any special restrictions like fasting. Let your doctor know if you are following any medications or taking over-the-counter medicines as some drugs may affect the SGPT levels. She/he might tell you to avoid taking certain medications for a while prior to the test.

During the SGPT Test

Once your phlebotomist has arrived, a sample of blood will be drawn from your vein. A vein finder will be used to find the required vein. The sample will then be analyzed at the lab.