
What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?

My current blood test show my ALT is 61 and AST is 40,my doctor ask me to go for HEPATITIS B test.
Before taht i am drinker ,every day 6-8 beer can consumed.
Now I cut my drink at least one month, above test result is recent one.
Is it anything to worry?
And I have to drink some beer for some day with friend for social, is it possible?
Regards, XXXXXXX
Singapore
About your liver function panel
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Your liver function test with an ALT of 61 and AST of 40 means that your liver is mildly inflamed/irritated. This is most likely from the beer drinking because even though you discontinued drinking it 1 month ago, your liver cells may take 6-8 weeks to regenerate and for liver enzymes to go to normal on the test. I assume that on previous tests (before you stopped drinking beer) that your ALT and AST were even higher?
About the Hepatitis B testing, if you have had some possible exposures, and your liver enzymes do not return to normal, it is a good idea to have this simple blood test done. But likely the elevated tests are from alcohol use.
I would avoid drinking any more alcohol even with a friend for social occasions as your liver enzymes are still slightly elevated. Wait awhile until they return to normal. And then only have 1-2 beers.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.

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