ALAT (Alanine Aminotransferase)
Type:
Enzyme
Liver function
ASAT and ALAT are intracellular hepatic enzymes that are released in cases of hepatic cytolysis
Primary Function:
Normal Values:
7-56 U/L
Pathological Values:
>150 U/L (Elevated ALAT)
Symptoms/Pathology in Deficiency:
Symptoms/Pathology in Increase:
Liver damage, hepatitis, cytolysis, viral infection, drug cytolysis
An increase generally indicates liver damage and can be caused by conditions such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, alcohol abuse, or hepatotoxic medications.
Fatigue, jaundice, nausea
