When do I get my ALT test results?
You should get your results in about a day. A normal ALT test result can range from 7 to 55 units per liter (U/L). Levels are normally higher in men. Slightly high ALT levels may be caused by: Alcohol abuse. Cirrhosis (long-term damage and scarring of the liver) Mononucleosis.
Which is more important alt or AST blood test?
This makes ALT a useful test for early detection of liver damage. AST and ALT are considered to be two of the most important tests to detect liver injury, although ALT is more specific to the liver than is AST. Sometimes AST is compared directly to ALT and an AST/ALT ratio is calculated.
Are there any risks with the alt blood test?
The ALT blood test is safe. Risks are usually minor, and can include: Bleeding; Bruising; Infection; Slight pain when the needle is inserted; Fainting or feeling dizzy; What Do the Results Mean?
What kind of test is Alt for liver function?
ALT usually is done as part of a group of liver function tests called a liver panel. This panel also includes an aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test. AST is another liver enzyme. As with ALT, the levels of AST in your blood rise if your liver is damaged.
You should get your results in about a day. A normal ALT test result can range from 7 to 55 units per liter (U/L). Levels are normally higher in men. Slightly high ALT levels may be caused by: Alcohol abuse. Cirrhosis (long-term damage and scarring of the liver) Mononucleosis.
When is elevated ALT level not a problem?
Our liver is very forgiving and has a great self-repairing ability. If the ALT level is elevated in short term (less than 1 month), it is not considered to be a problem as the liver will be able to heal back itself.
What does Alt stand for in blood test?
Normally, ALT levels in the blood are low. If your liver is damaged, it will release more ALT into your blood and levels will rise. (ALT used to be called serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase, or SGPT). Doctors often give the ALT test along with other liver tests.
How are AST and ALT levels related to liver disease?
In a research study of 15 laboratory tests, it was shown that all acute viral hepatitis patients showed an AST level greater than 200 U/L and an ALT level greater than 300 U/L, which both are 25 times the upper limit of normal levels. Are AST and ALT elevations always related to liver diseases?