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In my medical Test SGPT-65 U/L
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Thomas D Schiano, MD - Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Liver Transplantation, Hepatology
The Mount Sinai Medical Center New York - NY
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In my medical Test SGPT-65 U/L

by jkn1976, Jul 28, 2009 07:22AM
Tags: sgpt
Sir,

i am a occasional Drinker, on my routine check up i come to know that my SGPT is more than normal value ie 65 U/L. Can u tell is there is any serious problem with my liver

My other lab details as under

Bilirubin Total-       0.7 MG%
Bilirubin Direct-      0.4 MG%
Bilirubin Indirect -   0.3 MG%
SGOT                   28U/L
SGPT                   65 U/L
Alkaline Phosphatase--- 262 U/L
Total protein           7.1 Gm%
Albumin                 4.5 Gm%
globulin                  2.6 Gm%

Thank you very much in Advance.

by Thomas D Schiano, MD, Jul 29, 2009 03:44PM
a one time elevation is definitely not a problem.  if it persists for more than 6 months than additional tests should be checked.  i think everything is Ok.  this is very common.
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