Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Asked 4 months ago

Are ast and alt liver function tests?

My husband recently had some blood tests done, and the report mentioned AST and ALT values. We are a bit worried, as these terms are new to us. Are these commonly used tests to check liver function?

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Sanjeev Mishra Sanjeev Mishra Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, they are part of the liver function test panel. I ignored my slightly high values last year thinking it was just acidity, and ended up with a severe fatty liver issue. Please get a proper doctor's opinion and don't delay it like I did.

Sunita Kulkarni Sunita Kulkarni Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Arre yes, they are! Every year during my annual checkup, these two names pop up on the report to remind me that I need to eat less oily food. Age is catching up, so we have to keep track of these numbers.

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Yes, they are. If you have received your blood reports with these values, don't waste time researching online. Just book a quick 10-minute online consultation with a physician to get them verified.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

They are liver tests, yes. But please don't start drinking random herbal juices or detox tea if your levels are off. Go to a registered doctor and get a proper prescription instead of trusting internet remedies.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Yes, AST and ALT are primary biomarkers in a Liver Function Test (LFT). However, reading these values in isolation can sometimes be misleading. A qualified medical professional is the best person to diagnose what the numbers actually signify.

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Actually yes, they are the main components of an LFT report, yaar. Whenever you do a master health checkup, they test these to see if your liver is happy. Don't worry too much, just show it to a doc.

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Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Yeah, AST and ALT are part of the basic liver function panel. My dad had to get these tested last month. It is a super simple blood test, nothing to worry about.

Jaspreet Singh Jaspreet Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Yes, they are indeed the standard markers for liver health. Don't panic if you see any slight variations on your report, okay? A lot of minor things can cause temporary changes, so just discuss it calmly with your family doctor.

Shalini Vyas Shalini Vyas Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

They are indeed liver function tests. When my levels were a bit elevated, I switched to a very clean plant-based diet with minimal oil. However, diet is just one part, so definitely consult your doctor first.

Deepak Mehta Deepak Mehta Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Yes, absolutely. My ALT was super high a couple of months back due to a bad viral infection. It took some rest and a clean diet to get them back to normal, so don't stress, they do come down.

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