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What is an alanine aminotransferase (ALT) blood test?

What is an alanine aminotransferase (ALT) blood test?

ALT test measures the amount of ALT in the blood. When liver cells are damaged, they release ALT into the bloodstream. High levels of ALT in your blood may be a sign of a liver injury or disease.

Last updated on 07 Aug 2023

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What is protein in the liver?

The liver produces most of the proteins found in blood. Albumin is a major protein made by the liver that plays an important role in regulating blood volume and distribution of fluids in the body.

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How is liver cancer diagnosed?

Liver cancer is usually detected by MRI or ultrasound, however, one can have a blood test to look at the level of a chemical called alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). This might be higher than normal in some types of liver cancer. This might help to diagnose possible cancer or other conditions.

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My SGOT is 230 and SGPT is 155. Why?

High values of SGOT and SGPT means the liver is not functioning well.

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Is it true biopsy poses risk to liver cancer patient?

Yes, it is true that biopsies can pose a risk to liver cancer patients.

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What are the various liver blood tests?

The most common liver tests are liver enzyme tests. Your liver enzymes include alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT).

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