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What is the meaning of a chronically *low* ast (sgot) result? should i be concerned, are there actions i should take?
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No: Low ast (SGOT) / alt (SGPT) mean nothing. The ranges are set up so that 90% of healthy folks fall into them. This generates confusion. We have a saying in lab medicine, "treat the person, not then number.".
Answered 6/10/2014
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