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What's sgpt and ggt in liver function test?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Liver cell ,bile tes: Sgpt (alt) is a test of liver cell (hepatocyte) activity; increased with liver cell inflammation. Ggt is a test of bile flow. Anything that decreases flow of bile within cells, down tiny canaliculi, small ductules, and larger ducts will cause increase; can be due to inflammation, scarring, stone, tumor, etc. Drugs can increase either or both.

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Answered 3/12/2016

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I am 33yrs,GGT level is 90u/l,SGPT is 38,SGOT is 28.I take alcohol 3-4pegs (60ml) 5 times a week.GGT level means any damage to my liver?

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Hi I have a slightly elevated sgpt(alt) but ggt, bilirubin, alp and albumin are all normal . Does this point more towards muscle damage than liver damage ? 35yo non drinker . Workout 3 times a week Thank you?

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My sgpt 139, sgot 54, GGT 139, trig 253, HDL 59, LDL 242 us scan says liver enlarged. Is this a fatty liver? What should I do? No hep c/ b

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I have elevated liver enzyme ast(sgot)412 ALT (sgpt) 317 GGT 186 dilation of the common bile duct 1 CM no gallbladder?

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I'v long standing colitis.Done LFT. My bili is bit high.SGPT/Alkaline Phosphatase/GGT/ Pancreas-OK. SGOT bit high.Ultrasound - all OK but mild fatty liver.Lipid Prof & CBC-OK. No abd pain.Was 218lbs.Started home diet & lost 16 lbs in 4m.Is it PSC?

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