My AST (18) And ALT (6) Are Both In The

Posted on Fri, 17 May 2019

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Question : My AST (18) and ALT (6) are both in the normal ranges. I read that if one is more than double the other, it could indicate cirrhosis of the liver? Should I be concerned or is this just when they are both elevated. My bilirubin is also normal.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your liver function is normal, you should not be worried.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

ALT and AST are liver enzymes, which indicate the function of the liver.

If these enzymes are in normal range, it indicates that the liver function is normal.

The bilirubin is also an indicator that the liver is functioning correctly.

So, in your case there is nothing to be worried about.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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