Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Blood Test

Measures ALT, an enzyme concentrated in liver cells.

Measures

ALT, an enzyme concentrated in liver cells.

Why it matters

ALT sits inside liver cells and appears in the blood when those cells are turning over. It's one of the most commonly used liver markers because it's relatively specific to the liver compared with other enzymes.

Levels move with alcohol intake, medications, body composition and recent intense exercise, so a single reading is read in context rather than alone.

Suits

People monitoring liver markers, or wanting a baseline before changing medications or supplements.

Your next step

Once you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. Book with Canwell