My SGOT is 230 and SGPT is 155. Why?
High values of SGOT and SGPT means the liver is not functioning well.
Last updated on 07 Aug 2023
Once in the liver, glucuronic acid is added to unconjugated bilirubin by the enzyme glucuronyl transferase. This forms conjugated bilirubin, which is soluble. This allows conjugated bilirubin to be excreted into the duodenum in bile.
High protein levels in the blood can be caused due to viral conditions such as hepatitis and inflammatory disorders. One can also have high protein levels due to dehydration
Yes, it is true that biopsies can pose a risk to liver cancer patients.
The most common liver tests are liver enzyme tests. Your liver enzymes include alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT).
Yes, a series of tests can determine whether the liver is functioning properly or not.
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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