Test results

  I recently took a blood and urine test in the process of getting
   insurance, and my SGOT level was 53, my SGPT was 104 and my
  GGTP was 135.  I was told that the numbers over 100 were high, but
  not what they mean.  The test also came back that I am a smoker,
  which I definitely am not.
  Can you offer me an explanation?  Thanks.
Dear Steve,
The elevated liver enzymes may be secondary to chronic hepatitis.
Chronic hepatitis is defined as an elevation in serum aminotransferases (liver
enzymes) presumed to have been present for at least six months' duration associated with inflammatory liver injury on
examination of a liver biopsy specimen. Chronic hepatitis can be caused by a number of viruses such as hepatitis B, C, B and D
(delta virus) and other viruses; metabolic and inherited liver disorders (such as Wilson's disease or alpha 1 anti-trypsin deficiency)
or other liver diseases (autoimmune hepatitis, drug induced liver disease or alcohol). The diagnosis of chronic hepatitis cannot be
established with certainty unless a liver biopsy specimen is analyzed. Treatment for chronic hepatitis will depend upon the cause
of the liver disease. I hope you find this information helpful.
This response is being provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or
consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question pertaining to your health.
If you want to be seen at our institution please call 1-800-653-6568, our Referring Physicians' Office and make an appointment
to see Dr. Muszkat, one of our experts in Gastroenterology.
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*Keywords: chronic hepatitis, causes, liver biopsy