Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it bad for ast to be higher than alt? both are within normal range. my ast is 12 and my alt is 9.
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Normal: Your enzyme levels are normal. AST is present in more tissues where as ALT is present mostly in the liver.
Answered 2/3/2015
3.3k views
Thank
Normal.: They are rarely exactly equal. As long as they're in the normal range, it's fine.
Answered 2/3/2015
3.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm on bystolic (nebivolol). Synthroid and omeorazole daily. I got blood work and my liver enzymes were in range but still higher than normal. Ast-32 and alt- 42. Is it one of my meds?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
ALT is 63, AST normal range. I am obese, high triglycerides, bad eating, and pretty sedentary. Diet and exercise to get levels down? Any supplements you would recommend in addition? I hear the liver is resilient, responds well to lifestyle changes.
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What do these results indicate? Low AST 13 (15-37 u/l range) and ALT 34 (30-65u/l) normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is an ALT of 50 and AST of 32 considered high normal since it is still in the standard range? Are these levels anything to worry about?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is it bad if my AST is 48 and my ALT is 40 after they were in normal range and I've lost 85lbs?
AST. ALT and Alkaline Phosphatate levels have been continuously decreasing for several years but are still in the normal range. Is that good or bad?
My platelets count is 148000 and lymphocytes is 49. My AST and ALT are in normal range but their ratio is higher than 1. AST is 34 and ALT is 22. ALP is 166. Am I having liver problem?
A liver panel showed AST = 28 and ALT = 23. Is AST being higher than ALT significant when they are both in the normal range? All other tests are okay.
I had dental work the night before blood work was drawn. My ast came back slightly elevated at 36 and alt was in range but higher than last yr. Normal?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
