SGPT / ALT Test (Alanine Transaminase) in Bhubaneswar - Price and details

Bhubaneswar offers many opportunities for people to get an SGPT (ALT) test done at any of the reputed diagnostic centres or hospitals. The SGPT (ALT) test is an important test done to determine liver conditions and disorders, as it tests for the presence of an important enzyme in the blood. PharmEasy Labs is one of India’s leading diagnostic labs and has branches all over the country, and they offer the added advantage of home blood collection.

PharmEasy Lab offers premium diagnostic services and uses automated and barcoded services to provide accurate, reliable, and efficient results. The diagnostic tests are affordable, ensuring that most people can avail of these benefits. The customers are updated on the app regarding the status of their test, and the process is transparent. The reports are available in record time and are done by trained technicians to ensure maximum accuracy and patient safety.

Various factors contribute to the price fluctuations of an SGPT test. Nonetheless, the average cost for an SGPT test at PharmEasy in Bhubaneswar is typically in the range of INR 169 to INR 400. For further details, consider comparing SGPT test prices in different major Indian cities.

The SGPT test is ordered for those suffering from liver diseases or diagnosed with liver ailments in the past. It is also often ordered for those diagnosed with conditions that affect the kidney, like Hepatitis A, B, and C. If you are diagnosed with any of these conditions or liver disease, your doctor might order the test to monitor the effect of the adopted treatment plan. It is also ordered to check an individual for these conditions and make an accurate diagnosis.

Since the SGPT test is a simple blood test, patients are not required to fast or undergo special preparation but are advised to avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours.

During the SGPT Test

If you have booked your SGPT test with PharmEasy, you can relax and wait for our vaccinated phlebotomist to visit your house in the scheduled time slot. They will use a vein finder to precisely locate your veins and draw blood using sealed and sterilised needles for the test samples.

The normal range of SGPT / ALT in the blood is generally considered to be less than 35 units per litre of blood. If the results are higher than this, it may suggest the presence of liver damage or disease. However, this range can be affected by a few factors, such as age and gender. Therefore, the result must be specifically discussed with doctors.

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If the range of SGPT / ALT is found to be higher than the normal range, it may suggest the presence of liver damage or disease. Increased ALT can result from several conditions, such as:

• Cirrhosis
• Hepatitis
• Death of liver tissue
• Cancer or tumour in the liver
• Lack of blood flow to the liver.
• Hemochromatosis, which is the build-up of iron in the body
• Mononucleosis, which is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus
• Pancreatitis

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Risks / Possible Complications

An SGPT test, a standard blood test, generally carries a low risk of complications. Nevertheless, it's important to promptly seek medical advice if you encounter:

• Prolonged bleeding from the puncture site.
• Swelling or pain in the region where the needle was inserted.

Limitations

• Potential errors caused by either machinery or human factors that could impact the test results.
• The possibility of misinterpreting the markers.