SGOT / AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)
SGOT (AST) is found in liver, heart, and muscle. Elevated with liver disease, heart attack, or muscle injury. Interpreted with SGPT – high SGPT/SGOT ratio suggests liver origin.
Test Information
Reports In
Same day (6 hours)
Parameters
1
Requisites
Blood Sample
Sample Type
Blood
Measures
Aspartate aminotransferase enzyme level
Identifies
Liver damage, heart muscle injury, muscle damage
What is the SGOT Test?
SGOT (Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase), also known as AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase), is an enzyme found in liver, heart, muscle, and kidneys. While it rises with liver damage, it's less liver-specific than SGPT because it can also elevate from heart or muscle injury. The SGOT:SGPT ratio helps differentiate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic liver disease.
Why Should You Take This Test?
Part of standard liver panel. SGOT/SGPT ratio helps distinguish liver vs cardiac vs muscle source of elevation.
Who Should Get Tested?
Liver Disease Patients
Part of standard liver assessment.
Suspected Heart Attack
SGOT rises with cardiac muscle damage.
Muscle Disorders
Can indicate muscle cell damage.
Alcoholic Liver Disease
SGOT:SGPT ratio >2 suggests alcohol-related damage.
Warning Signs — When Should You Get This Test?
Common Conditions Detected
Frequently Booked Together
Tests commonly ordered alongside SGOT for a complete picture
SGPT (ALT)
AST:ALT ratio helps identify cause
CPK-MB / Troponin
If cardiac origin is suspected
LFT (Complete)
Full liver function assessment
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