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What is s.g.p.t.(alt) and s.g.o.t.(ast)? is it detrimental if they are too high?
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Liver enzymes: ALT and AST are liver enzymes that are released into blood when liver cells are injured. High levels are bad as these represent liver disease.
Answered 9/9/2016
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