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What Causes Elevated Liver Enzymes And High Cholesterol?

my lab values for Alkaline phosphatase was 95, AST 29, ALT 28, Total cholesterol 220. 13 days later i had a disability insurance paramedical exam. My blood specimen tubes were not labeled when the nurse left from drawing my blood (fasting) & using their lab. the insurance co denied coverage due to ALK Phos at 190, AST 176, ALT 166 & GGT 153. Total Cholesterol 233. This is seems CRAZY to me! what do you think?? tena

posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi Tena!
welcome to HCM!
In such type of problems I suggest repeat testing with fresh sample.Reports can be correct also because its always possible to have hepatitis within 13 days as your reports suggest inflammation in liver.So go for a repeat test.Take care!
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What Causes Elevated Liver Enzymes And High Cholesterol?

Hi Tena! welcome to HCM! In such type of problems I suggest repeat testing with fresh sample.Reports can be correct also because its always possible to have hepatitis within 13 days as your reports suggest inflammation in liver.So go for a repeat test.Take care!