The ratio is irrelevant to patients with out hepatitis. AST (Aspartate Phosphatase) Lab Results This test is typically used to detect a liver injury or an active or chronic liver problem. The heart can also release AST, so it is important to look at the entire set of liver tests, rather than just this one test. AST levels can be dramatically affected by shock, low blood pressure or any other condition that deprives the liver of blood and oxygen. Normal Level: Male: 8-46 units/liter Female: 7-34 units/liter ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) Lab Results This test is used to detect liver injuries and long-term liver disease. Highly elevated levels may indicate active hepatitis from any cause, including virus, alcohol, drug or toxin. Some prescription and over-the-counter medications can cause an increase in ALT levels. ALT levels can be dramatically affected by shock, low blood pressure or any other condition that deprives the liver of blood and oxygen. Normal level: 5-40 units per liter of blood serum Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGTP) or transferase (GGT) Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is an enzyme which is useful clinically when compared to ALP. By comparing the two, it can be determined if the patient has bone or liver disease. It will describe the over-all liver function to include alcoholism and many other diseases. In short it detects general cellular damage. GGT or GGTP normal range is 0-51 IU/L. |
