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ALT tests Feb 21, 2005 Dear Dr. I am writing in regards to ALT levels. Two years ago I was quite sick and at that stage my ALT levels were 141 and at times a little higher. One year later they were down to 56 but now another year later I have been noticing my liver feels to be getting worse. The last test I had (one year later again) the levels are 64. What I would like to know is what are the limits, is 144 not good and the fact that the levels have increased a sign to be catutious? |
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 Your ALT tells me little about your liver unfortunately. You need to be tested for different causes of liver disease with the guidance of your physician. Sometimes a liver biopsy needs to be performed to determine how much damage there is. Dr. McGovern | ||||||||
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