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

Guwahati offers many different ways in which people can get an SGPT test done at a reputed hospital or any diagnostic centre. The SGPT (ALT) test is an important test that determines liver disorders by testing for the presence of a particular enzyme in the blood sample. PharmEasy Labs offers the comfort of getting the sample collected from anywhere without physically visiting a centre.

PharmEasy Labs is one of India’s largest diagnostic centres and has state-of-the-art facilities. The services are automated and barcoded to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability of the reports. The tests are affordable to increase availability for everyone. For maximum transparency, customers are notified of every step of the procedure via regular updates on the app.

The pricing of an SGPT test can vary due to multiple factors. However, the usual cost for an SGPT test at PharmEasy in Guwahati falls within the range of INR 169 to INR 400. For more details, consider comparing SGPT test prices across major cities in India.

The doctor will prescribe the SGPT test if there are any symptoms of damage to the liver. These symptoms include:

• Abdominal pain
• Swelling in the stomach
• Vomiting or nausea
• Yellow eyes
• Yellow skin
• Fatigue
• Itchy skin
• Dark coloured urine
• Poop that is light coloured

If you have some conditions or risk factors, the SGPT test will be prescribed too. These are:

• Hereditary liver condition
• Excessive consumption of alcohol
• Hepatitis exposure
• Consuming drugs that can damage the liver

If you are currently undergoing treatment for liver disorders, you must get the SGPT test done to monitor the progression of the disease and to check if the treatment plan is effective.

You do not have to make any special preparations before the SGPT test. If the test has been prescribed with other liver tests, you might be asked to fast for 10 to 12 hours. Contact the doctor for more information.

During the SGPT Test

A phlebotomist will be assigned to you after the SGPT test has been booked with PharmEasy Labs. They will arrive at the specified location on the chosen date and time to draw the blood for the test. To maintain hygiene and safety, the blood is drawn using disposable sterilised needles and gloves. The vein finder device helps to locate the best vein to draw blood from, reducing patient discomfort. The entire process will be over in 5 to 10 minutes.

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.