SGOT test is a very commonly performed liver enzyme test, often indicated in patients with suspected liver problems. SGOT test results along with other liver enzyme tests play an important role in diagnosing the cause and severity of the disease.

SGOT test is an important test in determining liver disease and monitoring disease progression. This test also helps determine the state of cell breakdown, especially due to liver, heart muscle, and skeletal muscle origin. When red blood cells are broken down, SGOT increases very high. What is the mechanism of this phenomenon?