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What Causes Elevated ALT Levels During A Hb Electrophoresis Test?
Hi, I have done a Hb electrophoresis test (for fertility treatment) and the result come back that my ALT is high 90 and the dr asked me for another test after 1 month. I read few info on the internet regarding that and it says alcohol can coz that however i dont drink at all any idea why its high
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Fri, 13 Feb 2015
hello,
welcome to HCM,
dont worry,it may be due to any previous liver disease.and this level of ALT is not cause of any anxiety.
ALT:AST ratio>2 is seen in alcoholic liver disease.
but have other symptoms too..
i shall advise you to get a repeat LFT 1 month later.
hope this is helpful.
regards.
welcome to HCM,
dont worry,it may be due to any previous liver disease.and this level of ALT is not cause of any anxiety.
ALT:AST ratio>2 is seen in alcoholic liver disease.
but have other symptoms too..
i shall advise you to get a repeat LFT 1 month later.
hope this is helpful.
regards.
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