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Checkup bloodwork revealed "perfect" levels according to my md. but i read about alt ast ratio. my ast is 16 and alt is 18. is this cause for concern?

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

No: These values are within normal limits. The ratio is important only if they are abnormal

Answered 5/23/2021

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A member asked:

Checkup bloodwork revealed "perfect" levels according to my md. but i read about alt ast ratio. my ast is 16 and alt is 18. is this cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

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