What is SGPT (ALT) ?
The SGPT (Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase) or ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) test measures the level of ALT in the blood. ALT is an enzyme primarily found in the liver and plays a key role in metabolizing proteins. Elevated levels of ALT can indicate liver damage or disease, as the enzyme is released into the bloodstream when liver cells are damaged. Clinicians may order an SGPT (ALT) test to: Assess liver function, as elevated ALT levels can be a sign of liver conditions such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, or cirrhosis. Monitor liver health in individuals taking medications that can affect the liver or those with existing liver disease. Diagnose liver damage from alcohol consumption, infections, or other causes of liver injury.
SGPT (ALT) Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal SGPT (ALT) report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
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Result's Unit
The unit of the test result must be mentioned correctly in the report. SGPT (ALT) test is generally reported in “U/I”
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SGPT (ALT) Normal Value / Reference Range
The report must have the normal SGPT (ALT) range. It can differ slightly based on the reagents used by the lab and other internal factors, but common SGPT (ALT) ranges are:
For males, 0 to 100 years of age: 13 - 40 For females, 0 to 100 years of age: 10 - 28
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
SGPT (ALT) Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for SGPT (ALT)
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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