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SGOT SGPT Test: Decoding Your Liver Enzyme Numbers (AST/ALT).
SGOT and SGPT are blood tests that measure the levels of two key enzymes, AST and ALT, primarily found inside your liver cells. Think of them as tiny workers in the liver. When the liver is healthy, these enzymes stay mostly inside the cells, and their levels in the blood are low. If your liver cells get damaged (due to infection, too much alcohol, or fatty liver disease), these enzymes leak out into the bloodstream. High levels of SGOT and SGPT in your blood are a major warning sign that your liver is injured or inflamed. A doctor uses this simple blood test to screen for, diagnose, and monitor conditions like hepatitis or fatty liver disease.
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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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