Alanine Aminotransferase

ALT SGPT Alanine Transaminase
Serum (SST) U/L

About this test

Cytosolic enzyme highly specific to hepatocytes. Elevated in hepatocellular injury of any cause; the most sensitive marker of active liver cell damage.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
Female ≥ 18 yrs 7 – 45 Adult female
Male ≥ 18 yrs 7 – 56 Adult male

Clinical Interpretation

High / Increased
Hepatocellular injury — viral hepatitis, NAFLD/NASH, alcoholic hepatitis, drug-induced liver injury (DILI), ischaemia, autoimmune hepatitis, Wilson's disease.

Related Tests

Specimen
Serum (SST)
Reporting Unit
U/L

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.