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Understanding the TGP-ALT test: alanine aminotransfersa

The aminotransferral alanine test, also called ALT or TGP, is a blood test that helps identify liver damage and disease due to the high presence of the aminotransfer enzyme alanine, also called glutamic pyruvic transaminase, in the blood, which is normally between 7 and 56 U/L of blood. The pyruvic enzyme transaminase is present within

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How to take the TGO-AST test: aminotransferral aspartate

The aspartate aminotransfera or oxalacetic transaminase (TGO) test is a blood test that is requested to look for lesions that compromise normal liver function, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis, for example. Oxalacetic transaminase or aspartate aminotransfers is an enzyme found in the liver and usually rises when liver damage is more chronic because it is

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Loop test: what it is, what it’s for and how to perceive the result

The collar test is a quick examination that should be performed in all cases of suspected dengue, as it allows to identify the fragility of the blood vessels, common in infection with the dengue virus. This test can also be called a tourniquet test, Rumpel-Leede test, or simply hair fragility test, and is part of

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