
Lab Work Showing ALT Level Below Normal. Should I Be Worried?

Question: yes you may. I am 47 year old year old female with no medical hx. Recently lab work revealed ALT < 3 and I requested it to be repeated in which revealed again result of < 3. The dr wants me to follow up with a GI consult. I am a registered nurse and I am trying to find information on this subject. Unfortunately, there is alot on high ALT levels but nothing of below normal.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Not suggestive of any pathology.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Below normal levels of ALT are not suggestive of any pathology. The levels can be physiologically low in some individuals. Any kind of a liver damage leads to a rise in these levels which needs a further evaluation.
In case your other liver function tests are normal, there is no need to worry.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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