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SGPT medical abbreviation

SGPT means "serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase".

Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for SGPT), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.

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What does SGPT mean in medical terms?

SGPT means "serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase".

Where is SGPT used?

SGPT shows up in lab orders and charting. Its category here is lab.

Is SGPT on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. SGPT is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.

Source: NCI Thesaurus, including CDISC SDTM terminology (NCI EVS); NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR); Army Regulation 40-66, Appendix B: Authorized Medical Records Abbreviations. Data as of October 23, 2026. Last updated October 23, 2026. How we source data. Spotted an error? Send a correction.

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