SGOT & SGPT levels

English translation: Blood(Serum) Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) Test & Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase level (SGPT)

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English term or phrase:SGOT & SGPT levels
Selected answer:Blood(Serum) Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) Test & Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase level (SGPT)
Entered by: Yasutomo Kanazawa

06:46 Feb 27, 2009
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English term or phrase: SGOT & SGPT levels
My wife (40y)had undergone a comprehensive medical check-up at a repuited hopital in Colombo last week 20 Feb 2009, and came across that her SGOT & SGPT levels are 32 (acceptable range is 0-40)

Even though she is in the normal range but closer to upper limit.Pls explain. Does she need medicine?
Rejith Egodahewa
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Explanation:
Blood(Serum) Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) Test & Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase level

SGOT
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_sgot_crs.htm
SGPT
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6321

Consult your doctor whether your wife needs medication or not.
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Yasutomo Kanazawa
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sgot & sgpt levels
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Explanation:
Blood(Serum) Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) Test & Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase level

SGOT
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_sgot_crs.htm
SGPT
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6321

Consult your doctor whether your wife needs medication or not.

Yasutomo Kanazawa
Japan
Local time: 13:57
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agree  Phong Le: normally no
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agree  crossroad
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