Is ALT Value Of 52 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Wed, 23 Mar 2016

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Question : Is 52 too high for ALT test

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Normal ALT range is 7 to 56 units per liter and yours is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. ALT is a liver enzyme and its estimation is part of liver function test. The normal range of ALT is 7 to 56 units per liter. If your level is 52 units per liter then it is in normal range.

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