00:00SGOT-SGPT Test
00:06SGOT and SGPT are two important tests that help doctors check how well your liver is working.
00:14Think of them as messengers that tell the doctor if your liver is in trouble.
00:19What are SGOT and SGPT?
00:22SGOT, also called AST, and SGPT, also called ALT, are special proteins called enzymes.
00:30They are normally found inside your liver cells.
00:35SGPT is found mainly in the liver, so it's a very good indicator of liver health.
00:41SGOT is also in the liver, but it's found in other parts of the body too, like your heart and muscles.
00:48Why do doctors order this test?
00:50Your liver is a vital organ that cleans your blood and helps with digestion.
00:54When your liver cells are damaged, these enzymes leak out into your blood.
01:01The SGOT and SGPT blood test measures how much of these enzymes have leaked out.
01:06High levels usually mean there is some kind of damage or inflammation in your liver.
01:13What can high levels mean?
01:16Liver disease
01:17High levels are a common sign of liver problems like hepatitis, fatty liver disease, or cirrhosis.
01:23Other problems
01:25Because SGOT is also in other organs, high levels could also mean there's a problem with your heart or muscles.
01:34Lifestyle
01:34Sometimes, high levels can be caused by things like too much alcohol, certain medicines, or a poor diet.
01:40How is the test done?
01:44It's a simple blood test.
01:46A nurse or technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein in your arm.
01:51The blood is sent to a lab to be analyzed.
01:55It's usually part of a larger, liver function test, LFT, which checks other things as well to get a complete picture of your liver's health.
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