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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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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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