LIVER FUNCTION PROFILE
DID YOU KNOW?
High ALT or AST levels may be a sign of a liver problem. When these two enzymes are compared, they can help identify the presence of liver toxins and liver disease/damage.
WHAT DOES AST:ALT TELL US?
While it may appear that a high level of either AST or ALT may be enough to diagnose liver disease, the relationship of the two (AST:ALT ratio) can often pinpoint exactly what is going on.
The ratio also determines whether the condition is acute or chronic. An acute injury/condition will see a sudden spike in ALT, whereas, if it is a slower-progressing, chronic illness other organs will also become damaged, and AST levels will rise.
WHAT THE TEST INCLUDES
The ratio also determines whether the condition is acute or chronic. An acute injury/condition will see a sudden spike in ALT, whereas, if it is a slower-progressing, chronic illness other organs will also become damaged, and AST levels will rise.
HOW IT WORKS
The ratio also determines whether the condition is acute or chronic. An acute injury/condition will see a sudden spike in ALT, whereas, if it is a slower-progressing, chronic illness other organs will also become damaged, and AST levels will rise.
