Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase? SGPT. An enzyme found in the liver and other tissues. A high level of serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase released into the blood may be a sign of liver damage, cancer, or other diseases. Also called alanine transferase.

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