Our liver has the most important function in our body. It filters the blood coming from the digestive tract, and also detoxifies it and metabolizes drugs. It becomes imperative, therefore to take care of our liver. Keeping a track of the SGPT levels in our blood, we can be well informed about the functioning of our liver. The liver is considered to be ill-functioned if the level of SGPT is high. These changed levels can be checked with SGPT blood test. On the basis of the results of this test, the future corrective action can be planned by a doctor.

What is SGPT Blood Test?

SGPT means Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase. This test is done to measure the amount of Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase (GPT) in blood serum. GPT is an enzyme found in heart cells, kidney, muscles and liver.

An SGPT test is needed on a regular basis to keep the liver in a healthy state. We know the following with a SGPT Blood Test:

• If there’s any disease or damage to the liver
• Current status of liver’s functioning
• The current level of SGPT
• Identify diseases like hepatic failure, liver disorder, hepatitis, and jaundice

The normal SGPT level is about 7 to 56 units per liter of serum, which might vary according to the techniques used by different laboratories. About 5-ml of blood sample is required to conduct this test.

What causes abnormal SGPT levels?

The health conditions given below can can cause a high SGPT level:

• Acute viral hepatitis A and B
• Hepatitis C
• Celiac disease
• Epstein-barr virus
• Diabetes
• Heart attack
• Obesity
• Gallbladder inflammation

How to keep the SGPT level in control?

A good lifestyle with proper food and exercise can keep our liver healthy. Vitamin D can help in preventing liver diseases and also in reducing the SGPT levels.

How to get the SGPT test done?

Indus Health Plus’ Master Health Checkup Package includes all essential tests as well as SGPT. It is imperative to check the status of the body’s functions at least once in a year. Considering that an increase in the levels of SGPT doesn’t show any symptoms, a regular health checkup is the easiest way to keep track of our health status.