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ALT, alanine transaminase, is an enzyme made by the cells in the liver which gets released into the bloodstream if the liver is inflamed or damaged. An ALT test will help to measure the amount of ALT in the blood. The normal range lies between 29 to 33 IU/L (international units per liter) for males and 19 to 23 IU/L for females. High levels of ALT in the blood indicate liver problems such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, or other issues.

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Just got blood results, should I test for hepatitis?

Query: Hello doctor, I just got my blood results, which I have uploaded. There are two files. One is about three months old and the other one is from today. I am afraid that I have a liver damage. Should I get tested for hepatitis A, B and C? I had donated blood four months ago and that time there was no p...  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I've carefully reviewed all the provided data (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Two noteworthy abnormalities stand out. Firstly, the high percentage of lymphocytes combined with the low neutrophil count is commonly associated with viral fever. This pattern...  Read Full »

Please review my liver function blood tests.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 55 years old male, height 5 feet 5 inches, and weight 163 lbs. I do not drink or smoke. Presently, I am not under any medications. Previously, I took medicines for suspected acid reflux symptoms for six months but stopped since one year. I used to undergo comprehensive blood tests...  Read Full »


Dr. Kannane Tirougnanassambandare

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I note that your query is related to abnormal LFTs (blood liver function tests) SGOT (AST- aspartate transaminase) and SGPT (ALT- alanine transaminase). From the information you provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I understand that: You are asym...  Read Full »

Can taking cocaine two days early alter the LFT levels?

Query: Hello doctor, Could cocaine use two days before blood draw cause the LFTs (ALT=90 and AST=86) to be elevated? If so, how long of an abstinence period (not using cocaine) would be needed to get LFTs back down to normal levels?  Read Full »


Dr. Vivek Chail

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Taking cocaine two days earlier can increase the LFTs. LFTs can also be raised due to many causes including liver infection, increased alcohol intake, intake of toxic chemicals including cocaine,...  Read Full »

Why do I have increased ALT, AST and GGT?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old male. Recently I went through LFT tests. It was found that I have increased ALT 147 U/L, AST 59 U/L and GGT 80 U/L. What I have to do now? I am non-alcoholic. Please guide.  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query on icliniq.com. Increased ALT (alanine transaminase), AST (aspartate aminotransferase) and GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) indicates liver injury or gallbladder injury. I would suggest you to carry out ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule o...  Read Full »

Is sudden variation in liver function test due to absence of pituitary gland?

Query: Hi doctor, My boyfriend does not have a pituitary gland, but he is fairly healthy and is regulated well with artificial cortisol and testosterone injections. He recently had some stomach issues starting about three months ago, but that seems to have resolved itself with acid reflux medication. He is...  Read Full »


Dr. Thiyagarajan. T

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your boyfriend has hypopituitarism and takes the hormones. Probably also takes Levothyroxine along with Testosterone and Hydrocortisone. Does he take growth hormone also? I am assuming levels are all in a good range. What is the reason for no pituitary? Is it from birth...  Read Full »

What does high ranges of ALT and AFP in blood reports indicate?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had a standard blood test, and I am worried about the results. Most things seem in the upper range apart from the ALT at 118 and AFP 13. I am 32 years old, fit, with no symptoms, and not a massive drinker. Can I have your suggestion?  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have recently done some blood tests, and your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) have shown that ALT is 118 IU/L (<41) which is above normal, and AFP i...  Read Full »

My AST is 13, and my ALT is 6. Do I need further testing?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently had a blood draw at home by a visiting nurse for a life insurance application. AST (aspartate aminotransferase)/ALT (alanine aminotransferase) ratio came back high at 2.2. However, all other levels of my blood report are normal. AST is 13 U/L, and ALT is 6 U/L, so neither le...  Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you regarding it. ALT/AST ratio can provide information about cirrhosis/liver damage but in proper context. These results are often interpreted in association with ultrasonography and other liver function tests. In your case, b...  Read Full »

How to lower the levels of SGPT and ALT?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old and just got my recent routine blood test results. One specific factor which is my SGPT/ALT levels are high, specifically 110.60 U/L. My question is, should I be already alarmed? What are some factors I need to consider, and how can I lower it down?  Read Full »


Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, it is of paramount importance to know what has led to this elevation of liver enzymes. This is of course abnormal report i.e. three times greater than the normal ALT (alanine transaminase) value. You do not seem to be overweight so the other possibilities a...  Read Full »

I am diagnosed with hepatitis B infection. Will I be cured?

Query: Hello doctor, Is hepatitis B transmitted by saliva? Hepatitis B virus is just detected in my body. My viral load is 1.5 * 10^5 count/mL. Is it possible for me to get totally cure for this disease? If it is possible how much time will it take to get totally cured?  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hepatitis B can be transmitted by sharing needles, the blood of infected persons, unprotected sexual activity, and saliva. Acute infection is not usually treated as body overcomes the virus but chronic infection may require treatment with the combination of medicatio...  Read Full »

Do my blood test reports show anything serious?

Query: Hello doctor,I recently had my annual exam done and have had some odd results. Vitamin B12 was over 2000 ng/ml ref range was 200 to 1100. I do not take any b12 or multivitamins. Globulin was 1.8 g/dl ref range 1.9 to 3.7. The albumin/globulin ratio 2.7 range was 1.0 to 2.5. AST 41 u/l ref range was ...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your B12 level is very high. Liver disease, kidney disease, myeloproliferative blood neoplasm, etc., are some of the causes for elevated B12. Your ALT (alanine transaminase) is high, so for liver disease do further work up in form of USG abdomen and viral marker study....  Read Full »

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