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Liver function blood test

Hi all
been going through bad couple months where i been having loads of tests done, had loads of symptoms from 2stone of weight loss within 2 weeks, alot of blood in stool , mucus in stool and stomach cramps for last 4 weeks+.
So far ive had
sigmoidoscopy
camera down throat
HIV,HEPb HEP C antibody tests
Ultrasound of full abs
all tests ok so far- booked in for barium enema on 11th august.

Had my blood results back from doctor today which she said my liver results wasnt great , the reading she gave me was

BiliRubin  was 24
ALT/SGPT level was 48

can anyone tell me if this sound bad at all???
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can anyone tell me if those reading are not bad ?????
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anyone please???????
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going for 2nd liver fuction test in the morning, any1 got any insight on my first readings?? are they bad
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I just wanted to ask what your location was?  I know that under 1.2 is normal for bilirubin in the U.S. and that is why at 24 I thought it you may be outside the U.S.  You can search for test result ranges on the internet and that may help give you an idea.  Do you have the results of your full liver function tests.  Those may be helpful also.

Good luck!
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hi, im actually in UK now.
i think norm billirubin or whatever is called is around 20 mark over here, mine was 24 :(
ALT was 48
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Can you call the doctor and obtain a copy of your complete bloodwork.  In the U.S. the lab usually prints a normal range next to each.  I would still try to do a search on the internet that should also help you find what ranges our normal.  A slightly elevated bilirubin and the ALT you provided doesn't mean much by itself.  Has your doctor evaluated your stool or tested you for parasites?  Why do you think it is your liver that is the issue?  Do you have any right upper quadrant pain?  Has your doctor felt your liver?  Have they checked you gallbladder or pancrease as well?
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Hi mom, i was told that normal Bilirubin is 3-17  and normal ALT is 5-40  i think he said

my first test B/rubin was 24 ALT 48

2nd test B/Rubin  19  ALT 71       2nd test was taken 4 days after 1st.

I told doctor that i had HEP b and C test 9 and 10 weeks after poss exposure but he insisted that i have a new test and a new LFT test which they did yesterday and awaiting results.He said all my otehr LFT  results was in the normal range.
I think its my liver cause the other day about 2 weeks ag to be infact i had a burning itching sensationa ll over my chest and under my arm pits, i been told this could be because liver disease??? what do you think MOM21
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bump - any ideas mom21?? or anyone else
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the 2nd LFT my ALT went up to 71

Ha da 3rd test and has gone down to 63  that a good indicator? if something was bad would it keep going up?
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