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What Causes Low ALT Levels?
Question: Hello Doctor,
My recent test shows me in low range in the ALANINE TRANSAMINASE (SGPT) PHOTOMETRY test.
What does this mean?
Ref:
ALANINE TRANSAMINASE (SGPT) PHOTOMETRY 7.1 U/l
M: 13 to 40 - F: 10 to 28
My recent test shows me in low range in the ALANINE TRANSAMINASE (SGPT) PHOTOMETRY test.
What does this mean?
Ref:
ALANINE TRANSAMINASE (SGPT) PHOTOMETRY 7.1 U/l
M: 13 to 40 - F: 10 to 28
Brief Answer:
Single test has not value
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
While single low ALT test has no clinical significance it suggest to get a thorough evaluations further by an expert Gastroenterologist/ Hepatologist.
Low ALT has no great literature about their morbidity or mortality in middle aged adults. However low ALT levels are seen in chronic hepatitis, malnutrition, urinary tract infection patients.
I suggest to follow up with your Gastroenterologist with entire report to infer any outcome.
Single test has not value
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
While single low ALT test has no clinical significance it suggest to get a thorough evaluations further by an expert Gastroenterologist/ Hepatologist.
Low ALT has no great literature about their morbidity or mortality in middle aged adults. However low ALT levels are seen in chronic hepatitis, malnutrition, urinary tract infection patients.
I suggest to follow up with your Gastroenterologist with entire report to infer any outcome.
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Dr. Sonia Raina
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