SGPT; Serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase; Alanine transaminase; Alanine aminotransferase
Normal range can vary according to a number of factors, including age and gender. Normal value ranges may also vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
Increased levels of ALT often means that liver disease is present. Liver disease is even more likely when levels of other
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