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Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)
ALT is an enzyme concentrated inside liver cells. The amount in blood gives a clinician one clue about liver cell injury.
Price for this test on its ownAED 115Test price AED 15
Clinical authorDr Nirupama SabhapathySpecialist Clinical Pathology
- Sample
- Serum
- Laboratory turnaround
- 24 hours
- Collection
- Dubai
- Laboratory
- Intel Lab
Understanding the test
What does the ALT/SGPT test measure?
Also called Liver Enzyme (ALT / SGPT)
ALT may be checked when a liver panel changes, during follow-up of a known liver condition, or when a medicine requires monitoring. Bring earlier results if the question is whether the level has changed.
When it may be requested
Monitoring a medicine
A clinician may compare ALT before and during treatment when a medicine can affect the liver.
Following an established liver condition
Comparison with previous measurements helps assess how an existing pattern is changing over time.
Before your sample
Prepare for collection
SpecimenSerum
Your checklist
ALT alone generally requires no fast. Avoid unusual heavy exercise for a day or two before a planned sample and bring your medicines and supplements list, particularly for monitoring.
A clinician takes a small sample of blood from a vein. The laboratory uses serum, the liquid separated from the blood after it clots.
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Understanding your result
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Result guideAlanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)
Reading your result
The clinician compares ALT with AST, bilirubin and other liver measurements. Persistent mild elevation and a rapid change during illness call for different investigations, even if both results are flagged.
What can affect it
- ALT alone cannot establish the amount of liver scarring or identify the cause of an abnormal result.
From sample to follow-up
Your testing journey
Laboratory testAlanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)
- Specimen
- Serum
- Turnaround
- 24 hours
Open your laboratory report
Look for Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) in your report. Use the sample type and collection time when comparing it with an earlier report.
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Discuss the next step
Bring your previous ALT and AST results and a list of recent medicines or supplements. Ask whether the pattern calls for a repeat draw or a different investigation.
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Patient questions
Before you book
Does a high ALT tell me how well my liver works?
ALT measures enzyme release. Albumin, bilirubin and other findings answer different questions about liver function. The size of the ALT rise alone does not identify its cause.
Can medicines such as statins or paracetamol raise ALT?
Yes. Statins, paracetamol, some antibiotics and other pain relievers are recognised causes of a raised ALT, as are herbal products. A mild rise does not automatically mean a medicine must change: your doctor weighs the size of the rise and its trend, and may repeat the test. Bring a full list of what you take, including over-the-counter products.
What symptoms can a liver problem cause?
Jaundice, fatigue and abdominal pain are the symptoms that most often prompt an ALT test. Many people have none at all: ALT is a sensitive early marker that often rises before any symptom appears, which is why it is used as a routine liver screen and for people taking medicines that may affect the liver.
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- Samples
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- Listed turnaround
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A broad whole-body screen covering blood, urine and stool with kidney, liver, lipid, iron, diabetes and vitamin markers.
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Sources & further reading
Written by Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy, Specialist Clinical Pathology. Medically reviewed by Dr Joyce Jose, Specialist Clinical Pathology, on .
Catalogue information and AED price checked on 2 November 2026. Clinical suitability, preparation, collection arrangements and turnaround are confirmed for your selected test.