Liver function test
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In clinical medicine, liver function tests include serum tests such as the transaminases alanine transaminase[1] (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST)[2].
The AST and ALT were formerly called glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) and glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (SGPT).
Increased blood levels of alanine transaminase have been associated with eating fast food twice a day while limiting exercise.
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Alanine transaminase (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Aspartate aminotransferase (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.