Is AST 19 normal?

The normal range for aspartate transferase (AST) varies from laboratory to laboratory. One common reference range for an AST blood test is 8 to 33 U/L (units per liter). As ranges can vary depending on the laboratory, it’s important to check your test result report to see what your specific lab’s reference range is.

What is a low AST level?

Mild AST hypotransaminasemia (0 – 5 U/L in adults): The AST level in the blood is a bit low. Low AST values are usually a positive sign and they are not associated with any medical condition or disease. Only in case you have diabetes or you follow an unbalanced diet, it is advisable to visit your doctor.

What does an ALT of 18 mean?

ALT blood levels are a marker of liver health: low levels typically indicate a healthy liver, while high levels suggest liver damage [3]. The normal range is around 7-35 U/L in women and 7-40 U/L in men. There may be some lab-to-lab variability in ranges due to differences in equipment, techniques, and chemicals used.

Can ALT levels be too low?

Having a lower than normal ALT result is uncommon and usually isn’t a cause for concern. However, a lower than normal ALT level could indicate a vitamin B6 deficiency or chronic kidney disease.

What is considered low ALT?

The normal range for alanine transaminase (ALT) varies from laboratory to laboratory. One common reference range for an ALT blood test is 7 to 56 U/L (units per liter). ALT levels are typically higher in people assigned male at birth than in people assigned female at birth.

What causes low AST and ALT?

For simplicity, patients were classified into the following disease categories that relate to the cited causes for low AST and ALT activity: alcoholic liver disease, uremia, mal- nutrition, diabetes, and a broad category of other clinical diagnoses.

Can AST and ALT be too low?

What does it mean if my alanine transaminase (ALT) is low? Having a lower than normal ALT result is uncommon and usually isn’t a cause for concern. However, a lower than normal ALT level could indicate a vitamin B6 deficiency or chronic kidney disease.

When should I worry about low ALT?