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

If we talk about the normal range of SGPT, it will stand somewhere between 7 to 56 units per litre of blood serum. In case there are high levels of enzymes in the liver, it can be a serious indication of diseases or damage. In case you want to leave out any chance of disease or abnormality in the body, you should go for regular checkups with your doctor.

If we talk about SGPT specifically, it is an enzyme which is also referred to as alanine aminotransferase (ALT). These enzymes are key to chemical reactions in one's body. It will transfer one amino acid to another molecule. With this test, it will be seen whether there's any damage to your liver and a liver injury will be detected. The functioning of the liver will be checked as a whole to analyze the exact issues with it. The high concentration of liver enzymes is always going to be a problem as it may indicate liver injury or damage. In such a situation, the patient will undergo further tests to search for the root cause of the problem and how treatment will be done.

If your body is showing symptoms of high SGPT levels, you will be required to do the SGPT test. The potential symptoms may include any of the following:-

• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Nausea
• Abdominal Discomfort
• Weight loss
• Change in stool colour
• Vomiting
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling in legs
• Excessive bleeding
• Jaundice

However, high SGPT levels might not trigger noticeable symptoms. You can monitor your health regularly with the help of the SGPT test. If you're suffering from symptoms like obesity, alcohol consumption, viral infections, or a family history of liver disease, regular SGPT testing will be necessary.

No fasting is required to do the SGPT test. However, you might be required to not eat anything 8 to 12 hours before the test.  

During the SGPT Test

The phlebotomist is going to come to your home and do the formalities required for the SGPT test. High-tech vein finders are used to comfortably locate your vein before blood is drawn. Hygiene will be maintained to collect small amounts of blood in a collection tube. The whole procedure will take a few minutes.