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    What is Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT/SGPT) Test?

    An Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) test, also called a Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase (SGPT) test, is a straightforward blood test that measures the concentration of the ALT enzyme in your bloodstream. While ALT is mostly found in the liver, it can also be present in smaller amounts in the heart, kidneys, and muscles.

    This test plays a key role in assessing liver function. Under typical circumstances, only a small amount of ALT circulates in the blood. When liver cells are damaged or inflamed, higher levels of ALT are released into the bloodstream, signalling potential liver issues. Although the SGPT test helps in evaluating liver health, it does not identify the exact cause of liver damage.

    Elevated ALT levels can result from a variety of conditions, such as liver damage due to chronic hepatitis B or C, autoimmune hepatitis, alcohol, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), or liver injury caused by certain drugs or herbal remedies. Other contributing factors may include genetic liver disorders or infections like viral hepatitis.

    Typically, the ALT test is part of a liver function panel or a comprehensive metabolic panel, but at Orange Health Labs, we provide it as an individual test as well. The test results give physicians important insights into liver health, guiding further diagnostic steps or treatments.

    If you're residing in Delhi and have concerns about your liver, you can easily book an ALT/SGPT test at your convenience and have it performed from the comfort of your home.

    Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT/SGPT) Test Parameters

    The ALT/SGPT test measures a single factor—the concentration of ALT, a liver enzyme, in the blood.

    Though ALT is distributed throughout the body in tissues like the kidneys, heart, muscles, brain, pancreas, spleen, and lungs, it is primarily concentrated in the liver. ALT activity within the liver is about 3,000 times greater than in the bloodstream. When the liver is damaged due to disease or injury, the enzyme is released into the bloodstream, raising ALT levels. This test measures those elevated levels, helping to detect liver damage and providing valuable insight into the liver's overall health and potential issues.

    Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT/SGPT) Test Preparation

    Take the following factors into account before arranging for an ALT/SGPT test at home:

    • Prerequisites

    Fasting is not a requirement before the ALT/SGPT test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested

    You can have the ALT/SGPT test done at any time during the day.

    • Who Should Get an ALT/SGPT Test

    This test is recommended for those displaying symptoms such as jaundice or abdominal pain, individuals with a history of liver conditions, heavy drinkers, and patients taking medications that could affect liver function. It is essential for assessing liver performance.

    • Cautions Before Taking an ALT/SGPT Test

    There are no special precautions required for the ALT/SGPT test, as it is a simple blood test involving a blood draw. If you have any questions about preparation, it is best to talk to a doctor. They can provide you with specific instructions based on your individual health needs.

    Why Take the Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT/SGPT) Test?

    The ALT/SGPT test is a key tool for assessing liver health. Elevated levels of ALT, an enzyme primarily located in the liver, can indicate liver damage. Here are several reasons to consider undergoing the ALT test:

    • Screening : Routine ALT testing is critical for the early detection of liver issues, especially in individuals with risk factors like heavy drinking, obesity, diabetes, a family history of liver diseases, or intravenous drug use. Even without these risks, ALT tests are often included in routine health evaluations, such as a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), to keep track of overall health.

    • Monitoring : For those already diagnosed with liver conditions, the ALT test is important for monitoring disease progression. It helps assess whether the liver condition is improving, worsening, or stable, which is especially important for patients receiving treatment or medications that may impact liver function. Regular ALT tests provide valuable insights into the liver's response to treatment and whether adjustments are necessary.

    • Diagnosing : If you experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, or itchy skin, an ALT test may be part of the diagnostic process. While elevated ALT levels alone do not diagnose a specific liver condition, they are essential for guiding further tests and evaluations.

    In summary, an ALT or SGPT test plays a key role in screening, monitoring, and diagnosing liver health issues, offering important insights that help in the effective management and treatment of liver conditions.

    Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT/SGPT) Test Results and Interpretation

    A result below 50 U/L is usually regarded as normal, but this range can fluctuate based on age and gender, and sex may differ from one laboratory to another.

    An increase in ALT levels may suggest liver dysfunction due to various conditions, including liver inflammation (acute or chronic hepatitis), cirrhosis, or tumours. High levels of ALT are also often associated with steatohepatitis, acute Budd-Chiari syndrome, ischemic hepatitis, autoimmune disorders, hemochromatosis, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, Wilson's disease, Celiac disease, and obesity. Furthermore, elevated ALT can result from medications or toxins and may indicate problems outside the liver, such as muscle injury, inflammation, or heart issues.

    High ALT levels supply valuable data that assists the doctor in pinpointing the underlying issues related to your symptoms and in recommending further tests or treatments.

    FAQs on Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT/SGPT) Test in Delhi

    You can have the ALT/SGPT test for ₹ 150. This price includes home sample collection within 60 minutes following test confirmation, with results provided in 6 hours.

    Yes, you can arrange for home sample collection for the ALT/SGPT test through Orange Health Labs in Delhi. The collection can take place within 60 minutes of your booking, based on slot availability.

    The purpose of the ALT/SGPT test is to assess liver health. By measuring the levels of the ALT enzyme in the blood, it helps reveal liver damage or disease through the detection of heightened enzyme levels when liver cells are harmed.

    Fasting is not a requirement before taking the ALT or SGPT test.

    Follow these steps to schedule a blood test or health checkup using our platform:

    • Find the Test : Search for "ALT/SGPT test near me" or "ALT/SGPT test in Delhi," and click on the Orange Health link from the results.

    • Review and Verify : Choose the ALT/SGPT test, check any necessary prerequisites, enter your location, and complete the booking by selecting a convenient sample collection time.

    • Sample Collection : A trained eMedic will visit your home at the designated time to collect the sample.

    • Lab Processing : Your sample will be sent to our accredited laboratory for processing, which is ICMR-approved and NABL-accredited.

    • Receive Results : You will receive your ALT test results via email or WhatsApp within 6 hours, and you can also access them through our app.

    Levels of ALT/SGPT that are usually regarded as normal fall under 50 units per litre of blood.

    Upon booking the ALT/SGPT test, an eMedic from Orange Health Labs will arrive to collect your sample within 60 minutes. This collection process generally takes just a few minutes, and your reports will be available online within 6 hours.

    The timing for ALT/SGPT testing is influenced by your doctor’s assessment of your health and cardiac risk factors. Always follow your doctor’s recommendations for the appropriate frequency of the test.

    This test for ALT/SGPT evaluates only one factor: the amount of Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT/SGPT) present in the blood.

    Orange Health offers the ALT/SGPT testing in Delhi, carried out conveniently in your home without needing a physical laboratory visit. Localities in Delhi include but are not limited to Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, South Extension, Greater Kailash, Hauz Khas, Saket, Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri, Rajouri Garden, Mayur Vihar, Preet Vihar, Shahdara, Laxmi Nagar, Green Park, Safdarjung Enclave, Defence Colony, New Friends Colony, Kalkaji, Malviya Nagar, Nehru Place.

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