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Different labs have different normal ranges. is alat of 20 (normal 0-40) the same as alat of 35 (normal 0-70) or how does it work?? thanks

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Dr. Asha Kamnani answered

Yes: Every Lab has its own reference range. Just stay within the reference range of the lab.

Answered 8/18/2014

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A member asked:

Different labs have different normal ranges. is alat of 20 (normal 0-40) the same as alat of 35 (normal 0-70) or how does it work?? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Asha Kamnani answered

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