Ranitidine Liver Enzymes Alt

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Definition

Alanine transaminase (ALT) is an enzyme found in the highest amounts in the liver. Injury to the liver results in release of the substance into the blood.

This article discusses the test to measure the amount of ALT in the blood.


Alternative Names

SGPT; Serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase; Alanine transaminase; Alanine aminotransferase


How the test is performed

A blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see: Venipuncture


How the test will feel

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