My AST Was 14 And My ALT Was 3. Are These Any Concern?

Posted on Sat, 21 Sep 2013

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Sat, 21 Sep 2013 Answered on

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Question : My AST was 14 and my ALT was 3. Are these of any concern?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
normal test result

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Your AST and ALT are normal. Nothing to worry about them.

Please continue with your regular medications.

Let me know if you have more queries.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (6 minutes later)

So I don't have to worry about the AST/ALT ratio being high?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Absolutely NO

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

No, you need not worry about the AST/ALT ratio.

You may want to repeat the test after 3 months again. Be rest assured that it is normal.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar