This blood test measures an enzyme called alanine transaminase (ALT). Enzymes are chemicals that help the cells of your body work. ALT is an enzyme made in the liver. It is released into the blood when tissues are damaged.
This enzyme is also called serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase, or SGPT.
The SGPT or ALT test checks for and measures damage to the liver. It is also done to check medical treatments that may affect the liver.
The normal range is:
*Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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