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The SGOT test is a blood test used to evaluate the liver. It measures serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, one of two liver enzymes. This enzyme is now commonly known as AST (aspartate aminotransferase). An SGOT (or AST) test determines the amount of the liver enzyme in the blood.
Why is it used?
A SGOT test may be used to assist your doctor in diagnosing liver damage or disease. When liver cells are damaged, SGOT leaks into the bloodstream, raising the level of this enzyme in your blood.
The test may be used to assess liver health in people who are already known to have liver-related conditions, such as hepatitis C.
SGOT can be found in your kidneys, muscles, heart, and brain, among other places. If any of these areas is damaged, your SGOT levels may be elevated. For example, if you've had a heart attack or a muscle injury, your levels may be elevated.
Because SGOT is found throughout your body, an ALT test is included as part of the liver profile. The other essential liver enzyme is ALT. It is found in higher concentrations in the liver than SGOT. An ALT test is often a better predictor of potential liver damage.
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