The ALT and AST give a read on a blood test together. These two numbers have a ratio together. There is no particular meaning of just the ALT on it's own.
High, deep.
The root word "alt" means high, high in position or status, or excited.
What does it mean to have a liver count of 1.8
Do you mean a high basophil count? Basophils are white blood cells and the count may be high in allergic conditions such as asthma, hay fever, after a bee sting or as a response to infection.
it is high in bacterial infection such as typhoid.
High MCV, high triglycerides, high AST and ALT with raised lymphocytes most likely indicates some form of hepatitis (liver inflammation), most likely viral, possibly bacterial. AST and ALT are enzymes that normally reside in liver cells and when they are damaged, they leak into the blood. High MCV also known as macrocytosis can occur in liver damage and the high lymphocyte count indicates your body is fighting some sort of infection.
Word 2002 : ALT, T, W
ALT is short for alternative.
ALT can be elevated in hepatitis (infectious or metabolic) or cirrhosis. It can also be elevated if you have obstruction around the gallbladder.
An elevated SGPT or ALT level is a measure of liver function. It might suggest muscle problems, heart problems, or excess alcohol intake.
A high metamyelocyte count is not a definitive lab result. Sometimes the level is high only because your body is rebuilding cells faster than usual. Other times a high count can be an indication of an infection or a disease.