Normal values vary from laboratory to laboratory, and should be available to your physician at the time of the test. An informal survey of some laboratories indicates many laboratories find values from approximately seven to 50 IU/L.
No special preparations are necessary for this test.
This test involves blood being drawn, probably from a vein in the patient's elbow.
The alanine aminotransferase test (ALT) can reveal liver damage. It is probably the most specific test for liver damage. However, the severity of the liver damage is not necessarily shown by the ALT test.
The patient should keep the wound from the needle puncture covered (with a bandage) until the bleeding stops. Patients should report any unusual symptoms to their physician.
The Aspartate aminotransferase test measures levels of AST, an enzyme released into the blood when certain organs or tissues, particularly the liver and heart, are injured
A red-top tube is typically used for an Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test, as it allows for serum collection and subsequent analysis.
Liver enzymes in blood tests are ALT/SGPT (alanine aminotransferase) and AST/SGOT (aspartate aminotransferase).
Unremarkable in medical terms means all was well. An unremarkable bone density test means there was no sign of bone density problems.
10-40 units/L
The determination of AST levels aids primarily in the diagnosis of liver disease
The scrotum is the sac around the testis and the ultrasound test that was done showed nothing abnormal. Everything is fine.
"Unremarkable bilaterally hearing" means that your hearing in both ears is normal and there are no notable issues or abnormalities detected during the hearing test. It indicates that your hearing is functioning within typical or expected ranges.