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Had a blood test one year ago. the ast = 31 and alt = 25. new test results - ast = 26 and alt = 12. ratio is now higher than 2. any cause for concern?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: Both values are within normal limits. The ratio only matter if the levels are elevated.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2021

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A member asked:

Had a blood test one year ago. the ast = 31 and alt = 25. new test results - ast = 26 and alt = 12. ratio is now higher than 2. any cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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