AST/ALT ratio?

[Waterhouse]

Hi,

I had LFTs done as part of a general health check. I’ve been asked to have LFTs rechecked in a month. Results are as follows:

Bilirubin 8

Alk phos 81

AST. 39

ALT. 37

Gamma GT 25

Protein 73

Albumin 43

Globulin 30

I also had a full blood count which was normal. The ALT and AST were highlighted as being out of range. Unfortunately I googled AST ALT ratios and have frightened myself!

Any help from somebody who understands this stuff would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Danubian]

No one can interpret these results except for your doctor. Questions should be directed at him/her. (Mind you Pheonix and Katie will probably give you the best advice and information here). Well I googled the de-ritis ratio and freaked out because mine was 1.29. According to Wikipedia de.wikipedia.org/wiki/De-Ri... I have full blown cirrhosis or hepatitis. When I read this crap I freaked out. But with ultrasound, MRI with contrast, elastography (sorry Katie and Phoenix amd others, but I also got this done on Monday) clearly my liver is all good, not even any fat. Ask your doctor or gastro specialist, and if in doubt get an ultrasound, MRI or Fibroscan done.Dr. Google will destroy your life as quickly as alcohol. Take care, Mark

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Hi,

We know that your test results have given you cause to worry, this is a support forum for those living with or caring for those with or concerned with liver disease and wellbeing.

The advice and support given here cannot replace your own doctor or medical team. Nobody here is qualified to give an opinion or diagnosis regarding your symptoms. The Trust in the guidelines ask that members should not post test results and ask for interpretation / opinion. Test results can also vary according to which laboratory analyses the sample.

If you are worried about your results you should consult your own medical team or general practitioner (GP) who will know you, your medical history and current circumstances.

In the meantime, you can go to the British Liver Trust website where you will find reliable and trustworthy information on how to have good liver health or live with a diagnosed liver disease.

britishlivertrust.org.uk/li...

Wishing you well,

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