ALT 49 and AST 34

[realhyd]

Recently, i have observed that I bled too much for small cuts, I was scared when I checked for symptoms online . So, I decided to consult my PCP about this, he recommended CBC test, PT, PTT ( to check clotting time for blood ) Hepatic Panel ( liver test ) and Lipid Panel ( for cholesterol ).  I have had high cholesterol in the past and I was taking medication for the same, although the cholesterol came down, it was moderately high ( and I wasn't fasting ). Every other test resulted in normal reading except for ALT, which was 49 ( ref. range was 0 to 46 ), AST was 34. PCP suggested that I retake the test after 2 months .

Is the reading 49 for ALT high? I am overweight, bmi is 29.6 and I have had heavy breakfast before the test ( doctor suggested that I take it anyway ). I am really worried if I am troubling my liver or is that a symptom of another serious condition ( like leukemia ). Please help

[Athrill]

The range is nothing to worry about I would say, Doing as you said, working out, eating veggies and fruits will for sure help so your liver does not become fatty. Something that would do wonders would be N-ACETYL CYSTEINE supplement that for sure would make the numbers drop also.

[SassyLassie]

Hello~

You are only 3 points above the normal. Every lab has different values, so, you could possibly be "normal" if you were tested at another facility.

I would not worry too much, next time though, make sure you have the blood drawn while you are fasting, also, loosing some weight and exercise might help as well.

God bless.

[realhyd]

Thank you very much, I have already started working out, eating only veggies and fruits, any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.