An enzyme found in the liver and other tissues. A high level of SGPT released into the blood may be a sign of liver damage, cancer, or other diseases. Also called alanine transferase and serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase.
<enzyme> An enzyme produced by the liver. Elevated levels of SGPT in the blood indicate a liver problem. ... (16 Dec 1997) ... 
serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase; see alanine transaminase.
serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase. See alanine aminotransferase.
Type: Abbreviation Definitions: 1. Abbreviation for serum glutamic:pyruvic transaminase.
SGPT: Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, an enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. SGPT is released into blood when the liver or heart are damaged. The blood SGPT 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...
Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase