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What is an alanine aminotransferase (ALT) blood test?
What is an alanine aminotransferase (ALT) blood test?
What is an alanine aminotransferase (ALT) blood test?
ALT test measures the amount of ALT in the blood. When liver cells are damaged, they release ALT into the bloodstream. High levels of ALT in your blood may be a sign of a liver injury or disease.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What does it mean to have ALT (SGPT) level at 2400 U/L?
If your SGPT levels are more significant than 2000 then it can be indicative of conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, inflammation, etc.Consult with a doctor at the earliest.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is an alanine aminotransferase (ALT) blood test?
ALT test measures the amount of ALT in the blood. When liver cells are damaged, they release ALT into the bloodstream. High levels of ALT in your blood may be a sign of a liver injury or disease.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What does protein in the blood mean?
High blood protein is an increase in the concentration of protein in the bloodstream. The medical term for high blood protein is hyperproteinemia.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is globulin?
Globulins are insoluble in pure water but they dissolve in salt solutions.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is the bilirubin level in jaundice?
In jaundice usually the bilirubin level greater than 2.5 to 3 mg per dLLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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