Blood Panel Test Done. Noticed ALT, HDL And LDL Low. What Does This Mean?
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Let me explain each aspect of your query for your better understanding. Starting with:
1. ALT (alanine aminotransferase): is an enzyme found in the blood which is mainly used to assess liver damage. Low levels of ALT are a normal finding. When there is liver damage or disease, the liver releases ALT into the blood stream which causes the levels to go up. Thus, as you have a low level of ALT, it indicates that your liver is normal and healthy.
Normal levels in a female: 7-35 U/L or 0.12-0.60 mckat/L
2. LDL (low-density lipoprotein): It is also called the 'bad-cholesterol'. This parameter is considered very harmful and predisposes to cardiovascular diseases (heart and blood vessel) when high. As you have a low level of this, you should not be under any risk for developing cardiovascular diseases. Great news once again.
Normal LDL for women: should be below 100 mg/dL
3. HDL (high-density lipoprtein): Is also called the 'good-cholesterol'. This parameter is a good indicator and a protective agent against all cardiovascular diseases. The higher this is, the better it is.
Normal HDL level in women: should be above 50-60 mg/dL
Thus, other than concentrating on increasing your HDL by a little, which is not even of any concern. You seem to be perfectly healthy. Congratulations.
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