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What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?
Question: Should I be worried that my blood test came back with AST level of 43 my ALT was within range at 39? My urine protein was also high at 42. Was denied life insurance because of these results
Brief Answer:
Increased urine protein need further evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Normal range of values for AST is about 5 to 40 U/L.It is mildly increased,it is non specific and it increases in many conditions.
Normal range of values for ALT is 7 to 56 U/L.It is specific for liver and it is within normal limit.
Increased urine protein need further evaluation.
Besides clinical evaluation,you need investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,complete renal function test(include serum urea,creatinine,creatinine clearance),GFR,24 hour protein clearance.
Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done.
Further investigations can be done if needed.
Specific treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Increased urine protein need further evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Normal range of values for AST is about 5 to 40 U/L.It is mildly increased,it is non specific and it increases in many conditions.
Normal range of values for ALT is 7 to 56 U/L.It is specific for liver and it is within normal limit.
Increased urine protein need further evaluation.
Besides clinical evaluation,you need investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,complete renal function test(include serum urea,creatinine,creatinine clearance),GFR,24 hour protein clearance.
Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done.
Further investigations can be done if needed.
Specific treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. My total cholesterol number was also high at 290 but my HDL was also high at 153 and LDL at 126. I don't want to take statins because of other side effects. Because my HDL is high does that help with my overall number?
Brief Answer:
This condition can be manged by diet and like style modification.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It is good that you have good number of HDL.
Other findings indicate cholesterol level is high and LDL level is borderline high.
It is important to know triglyceride level.
This condition can be managed by diet and life style modification.
You should avoid saturated fat and go for exercise regularly.
I also suggest for regular check-up.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
This condition can be manged by diet and like style modification.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It is good that you have good number of HDL.
Other findings indicate cholesterol level is high and LDL level is borderline high.
It is important to know triglyceride level.
This condition can be managed by diet and life style modification.
You should avoid saturated fat and go for exercise regularly.
I also suggest for regular check-up.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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