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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?

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Discuss: Discuss your liver function studies with your personal Physician. Doubtful that your dental work would affect the blood tests.

Answered 8/17/2018

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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