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9 y/o had blood work for annual physical. alt was high-49. everything else (cbc, metabolic panel) was normal. what could cause high alt?
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ALT: Why was a nine year old having labs done? ALT could be high due to medication, a viral infection like mono or excess fat on the liver among other things.
Answered 3/12/2015
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