Biomarker Encyclopedia · liver · Sutton Coldfield

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Also known as: ALT, SGPT

Alanine aminotransferase is an enzyme found mainly in the liver. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Alanine Aminotransferase is available within 24 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.

What Alanine Aminotransferase measures

Alanine aminotransferase is an enzyme found mainly in the liver. Its level in the blood is used as one of the standard markers of liver activity.

Why it is tested

ALT is measured as part of liver function testing and general health screening. It is included in liver, comprehensive and many broad panels.

Tests that include Alanine Aminotransferase at The Vesey

Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.

Liver Health

Guide price from £135

Basic Screen

Guide price from £153

Acute Medical Panel 1

Guide price from £168

Acute Medical Panel 2

Guide price from £180

Muscle and Rheumatology

Guide price from £189

Long COVID

Guide price from £190

18 further Vesey panels include Alanine Aminotransferase. See all blood test panels →

Frequently asked questions

What does ALT indicate?

It is one of several liver enzymes used together to assess the liver. Results are interpreted as a group rather than individually.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-07

This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.

Private blood testing in Sutton Coldfield

Clinician-reviewed results. No GP referral needed.

Book a blood test Browse all biomarkers