Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase, or SGOT is also known as AST, or Aspartate Aminotransferase.SGOT (Aspartate aminotransferase) is a liver enzyme and its elevation often indicates inflammation or damage of cells in the liver.Inflamed or injured liver cells leak higher than normal amounts of SGOT into the bloodstream. This test helps to screen for liver damage. It is often part of a routine checkup that gives a doctor insight into an individual’s overall health. Men generally have higher levels of SGOT in the blood as compared to females.