Liver Enzyme Test for ALT-Elevations

The lab analyst performs the technical lab test, typically using serum or plasma, to quantitate the enzyme alanine amino transferase, or ALT, also called SGPT, serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase. The provider uses laboratory chemistry analyzers. ALT levels increase primarily in disorders affecting the liver. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.