The SGPT/ALT test measures the level of Alanine Transaminase, an important enzyme found primarily in liver cells. When the liver is damaged or inflamed, ALT leaks into the bloodstream, causing its levels to rise. This makes SGPT/ALT one of the most sensitive early indicators of liver health. Doctors frequently use this test to evaluate symptoms such as fever, fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain, or suspected infections that may affect the liver. It is also a key diagnostic tool in viral hepatitis, alcohol-related liver injury, fatty liver disease, and medication-induced liver stress.

This test is valuable not only for diagnosing liver problems but also for monitoring recovery. If you are undergoing treatment for liver disease, SGPT levels help track improvement or worsening of your condition. Many medicines—including painkillers, antibiotics, anti-tuberculosis drugs, and cholesterol-lowering medications—can temporarily elevate SGPT, so the test is often recommended for routine monitoring.

A high SGPT value usually indicates liver inflammation, but it does not confirm the exact cause. Doctors may correlate the result with other liver function tests (LFT), viral markers, ultrasound findings, and your symptoms to determine the underlying condition. A normal SGPT level typically suggests that the liver is functioning well, although early liver disease can sometimes exist even with normal values. Lifestyle factors such as alcohol, smoking, obesity, unhealthy eating habits, and stress can also influence liver enzyme levels.

Overall, the SGPT/ALT test is a quick, reliable, and essential investigation for assessing liver integrity, detecting underlying diseases, and monitoring long-term liver health.

How to Book an SGPT Test with Biochem360 Diagnostic Laboratory?

Booking an SGPT test with Biochem360 Diagnostic Laboratory is fast, simple, and fully online:

1. Add the SGPT test to your cart.
2. Proceed to checkout and enter your personal details.
3. Choose your preferred date, time, and address for sample collection.
4. Select home collection or visit your nearest Biochem360 Diagnostic center.
5. Confirm your booking securely.

If you choose home collection, our trained phlebotomists will visit your location at the scheduled time.

Your SGPT report will be delivered digitally within 24 hours.

Biochem360 Diagnostic Laboratory provides quick, accurate, and dependable liver health testing.

Understanding SGPT (ALT) Levels

• Mild elevations may indicate viral infections, fatty liver, or medication effects.

• Moderate elevations suggest liver inflammation, hepatitis, alcohol-related injury, or metabolic stress.

• Very high levels often point to severe liver damage, acute hepatitis, drug toxicity, or liver cell injury.

• Decreasing levels during treatment indicate recovery, while persistently high levels require medical attention.

Remember, interpretation must be done by a qualified doctor who will consider your symptoms, medical history, and other test results.

SGPT Test Cost

The price of the SGPT Test at Biochem360 Diagnostic Laboratory is ₹200.

Final pricing may vary due to:

• Additional recommended tests

• Health packages or discounts

• Patient category (corporate, insurance, etc.)