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Bookmark or Share- Alanine Aminotransferase Test (ALT) or (SGPT): normal range ...Types of Liver Diseases. An alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test can show whether you have a liver disease or injury. Learn how this test works and how it can help your doctor diagnose you.
- ALT Blood Test: MedlinePlus Medical TestALT stands for alanine transaminase. It is an enzyme found mostly in the liver. An ALT test measures the amount of ALT in the blood. When liver cells are damaged, they release ALT into the bloodstream. High levels of ALT in your blood may be a sign of a liver injury or disease.
- What High ALT Levels Mean and How to Lower Them - HealthlineA high ALT level is usually a sign of some type of liver issue. It’s important to work with your doctor to find the underlying cause of your elevated ALT, even if you don’t have any symptoms.
- Liver function tests - Mayo ClinicAlanine transaminase (ALT). ALT is an enzyme found in the liver that helps convert proteins into energy for the liver cells. When the liver is damaged, ALT is released into the bloodstream and levels increase. This test is sometimes referred to as SGPT. Aspartate transaminase (AST).
- ALT and AST Liver Enzymes: What Lab Values Mean - Verywell HealthBlood tests that find high ALT levels or high AST levels may be a sign of a liver problem. When compared to each other, ALT and AST levels can help identify toxins in the liver, liver disease, or liver damage. This article will discuss ALT and AST liver enzymes and what they do inside your body.
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