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To screen for liver disease.
If your doctor thinks that you have symptoms of a liver disorder.
A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
No test preparation is needed, although you should inform your doctor about any drugs you are taking.
ALT is an enzyme found mostly in the liver, with smaller amounts in the kidneys, heart and muscles. When the liver is damaged, ALT is released into the bloodstream, increasing its concentration, which can be detected in a blood test.
A blood sample will be taken from a vein in the arm.
No test preparation is needed, although you should inform your doctor about any drugs you are taking.
The ALT blood test detects liver injury, often assessed alongside other blood tests such as ALP, GGT and AST. It helps determine the form of liver disease present.
A doctor usually requests an ALT test with other laboratory investigations to evaluate a patient with symptoms of a liver disorder. It is used for those with a history of exposure to hepatitis viruses, excessive alcohol consumption, family history of liver disease and those taking drugs that might damage the liver. ALT is also used to monitor the treatment of individuals with liver disease.
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