Alt stands for alanine transaminase. It is an enzyme found in the liver. The Viola test determines the amount of Viola in the blood.
When liver cells are damaged, they release Alt in the bloodstream. Increased ALT content in the blood can be a symptom of liver damage or disease. Some forms of liver disease cause an increase in ALT content before showing signs of disease. In this way, the Viola blood test can help diagnose certain liver diseases in their early stages.
Other names: alanine aminotransferase (ALT), serum glutamine pyruvic transaminase (SGPT), GPT.
What is it used for?
The ATT blood test is often considered part of a simple blood screening to determine liver health. This test can also help diagnose or check for liver problems.
Why is an ATT blood test needed?
As part of a routine investigation, your health care provider can order an ATT blood test. The Viola test is usually done in conjunction with a group of other liver function tests that check how well the liver is functioning. These tests will likely also be done if there are signs of liver damage, such as
- Nausea and vomiting
- Lack of appetite
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Yellow und, a condition in which your skin and cleansing turn yellow
- Swelling and pain in the abdomen (abdomen)
- Swollen ankles and legs
- Dark urine (puddles) and/or clear stools (poop)
- Normal itching
Your doctor can order an ATT blood test even if you are at increased risk for liver damage
- Family history of liver damage
- Alcohol consumption disorder (AUD)
- Obesity
- Diabetes mellitus
- Taking certain medications that are more likely to cause liver damage
- Hepatitis or hepatitis results
What happens during the ATT blood test?
The physician will take blood from a vein in your arm with a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood is collected in a test tube or vial. You will feel some pressure as the needle goes in and out. This usually takes less than 5 minutes.
Do I need to prepare anything for the test?
No special substances are needed for the blood test. However, the ALT test is usually ordered together with other blood tests. As a general rule, you should take these tests briefly a few hours before (do not eat or drink). Your doctor will tell you if there are any special instructions you should follow.
Are there any risks associated with the tests?
There are no sufficient risks associated with blood tests. The area where the needle is inserted can be slightly sore or bruised, but most signs disappear quickly.
What do the results mean?
Viola blood tests are often performed as part of a group of active maternity investigations. Liver function tests determine all sorts of proteins, medications, and enzymes, many of which indicate how well the liver functions. Physicians typically link ALT results to the results of other birth investigations to assess liver health and determine if other studies are needed to make a diagnosis.
In general, increased ALTO can be a symptom of liver damage due to hepatitis, infection, cirrhosis, liver cancer, or other liver diseases. Damage can also be the result of the accessibility of blood flow to the liver or of certain medications or toxic substances.
If your results indicate that you are increasing alts, it does not necessarily mean that you have a disease that always needs to be treated. Almost every package has opportunities to affect your results, including age, gender, certain medications and supplements, and aggressive physiological exercise.
If you want to know what your results mean, consult your Internet provider. And tell your own provider about all medications and supplements you use.
Is there anything else I should know about the ALT blood test?
The results of an ALT test can help identify the difference between damage from acute (sudden) liver problems and damage from acquired (long-term) liver problems. However, the amount of Viola in your blood has nothing to do with how damaged your liver is.
ALT used to be called SGPT, short for serum glutamine pyruvic transaminase; the Viola blood test used to be popular as the SGPT test.
Supplied by MedlinePlus from the State Medical Library.
