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What Do These Liver Enzyme Levels Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 4 Aug 2015
Question: Hi,i have blood test,and in my test result SGPT ALT its 46 its that abnormal or dangerous?thank you...
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
The SGPT 46 is slightly above normal and not a concern

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. SGPT ALT has normal range from 13 to 40 in normal males in most laboratories.

2. Level of 46 is slightly above normal and not a concern.

3. It is a liver enzyme and might be increased more than two to three times in conditions including infections, inflammations and those with alcohol abuse.

Please tell us the reason for the blood test and if you are having any symptoms.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (4 minutes later)
i have to visit to my doctor but before visit i want to know..so i get your answer...thank you...
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please do not worry about SGPT 46

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

There is nothing to worry if your SGPT is 46. Please meet your doctor without any hesitation about SGPT.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (33 hours later)
Thank you very much Doctor, sorry for late answer...
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Welcome and thanks for sending in your query.

Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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What Do These Liver Enzyme Levels Indicate?

Brief Answer: The SGPT 46 is slightly above normal and not a concern Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. 1. SGPT ALT has normal range from 13 to 40 in normal males in most laboratories. 2. Level of 46 is slightly above normal and not a concern. 3. It is a liver enzyme and might be increased more than two to three times in conditions including infections, inflammations and those with alcohol abuse. Please tell us the reason for the blood test and if you are having any symptoms. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek