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What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2015

Question: Hello I have a question relating to blood work

My blood lab results were taken a week ago just because I have it done every year

My liver Results are as followed with the ranges

Result Reference Interval
ALT/GPT (U/L 42 <42
AST/GOT (U/L 22 <41
ALP (U/L 61 35-117
Total Bilirubin (MG/dl) 0.4 UP TO 1.2

ALL other lab results are normal including WBC

Is it safe to say I need not to worry?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Findings indicate normal values and you are safe.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Yes,findings indicate normal values and you are safe.
Values related to LFT are normal.ALT is towards upper limit but within range.
AST,ALP and bilirubin level are also normal.
In short,there is no need to be worried as findings are normal.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (37 minutes later)

thanks doc, the only reason I asked is that the ALT was 42 and the range was Less than 42 and it was marked with a H in the flag. Its great to be reassured that It is indeed normal :)

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This much increase doesn't require any treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

ALT level is marginally raised,but this much increase doesn't require any treatment.Normal value slightly varies with different labs.

You may only need regular follow up for ALT.If it increases further then you may need medicines like ursodeoxycholic acid tablet.It helps in regeneration of liver cells.

Increased ALT may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.

You may need few more investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,viral markers,urine RE/ME,ultrasound of abdomen.

You should take lot of fibers.Avoid saturated fat and go for brisk walk regularly.
Avoid alcohol if you take it.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (8 hours later)

So I shoukd good to go until my next lab which usually is around a year?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I advise to go for ALT estimation six monthly.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I advise to go for ALT estimation six monthly as it is toward upper limit.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar