Liver enzymes like SGPT and SGOT help doctors assess your liver's condition. When liver cells are damaged, these enzymes leak into your blood.
SGPT, or ALT, is an enzyme found mostly in the liver. High SGPT levels usually signal liver damage, inflammation, or fatty liver disease.
SGOT, or AST, is present in the liver, heart, and muscles. Elevated SGOT levels can point to liver injury or muscle/heart-related issues.
SGPT: 7–56 U/L, SGOT: 8–48 U/L. Values above this range may need medical evaluation and lifestyle changes.
Take a liver enzyme test if you have fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain, alcohol use, fatty liver, or are on long-term medications.
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