See Aspartate Aminotransaminase (AST).
Enzyme found in liver cells; elevated in liver disease and may also be elevated in heart attack.
Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, an enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. SGOT is released into blood when the liver or heart is damaged. The blood SGOT levels are thus elevated with liver damage (for example, from viral hepatitis) or with an insult to the heart (for example, from a heart attack). Some medications can also raise SGOT levels. SGOT is also called aspartate aminotransferase (AST).
See Aspartate aminotransferase.
Abbreviation for serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, a blood test to measure liver function or detect damage to the heart muscle.
(Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) Also known as AST (aspartate aminotransaminase), a liver enzyme that plays a role in protein metabolism. Elevated serum levels of SGOT are a sign of liver damage from disease or drugs.
Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase. An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of SGOT released into the blood may be a sign of liver or heart damage, cancer, or other diseases. Also called aspartate transaminase.
Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase. An enzyme present in all tissue, primarily in the liver, heart, and skeletal muscles. It is released into the bloodstream following cell death or injury. Elevated blood levels of SGOT may signal liver, heart, or skeletal muscle disease. It is also called aspartate aminotransferase (AST).
See serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase.