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ALTIU/L
ALT is an enzyme concentrated in the liver and is a common marker of liver cell irritation.
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What ALT measures
ALT is an enzyme concentrated in the liver and is a common marker of liver cell irritation.
If your ALT is low
Low ALT is not a concern.
If your ALT is high
ALT above the range is commonly associated with fatty liver, alcohol, medications or viral hepatitis; mild elevations often settle on repeat.
Commonly associated with
- Fatty liver
- Alcohol
- Medications and supplements
- Viral hepatitis
- Recent intense exercise
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0 – 44 IU/L |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your ALT is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
ALT (SGPT), SGPT, Alanine Aminotransferase
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.