I had blood work done and ALT's were 55.?

Question

Would there be any connection with a standard blood test that consist of bilirubin, blood count, etc. that would indicate Hepatitis?
The fact that the test are okay should I be as worried.

Answer 1

This is a raised level but not very raised - hepatitis levels are hugely raised.

It could be that you have consumed above average amounts of alcohol?
Very high levels of ALT (more than 10 times the highest normal level) are usually due to acute hepatitis, often due to a virus infection. In acute hepatitis, ALT levels usually stay high for about 1–2 months, but can take as long as 3–6 months to come back to normal.

ALT levels are usually not as high in chronic hepatitis, often less than 4 times the highest normal level: in this case, ALT levels often vary between normal and slightly increased, so doctors typically will order the test frequently to see if there is a pattern. In some liver diseases, especially when the bile ducts are blocked, when a person has cirrhosis, and when other types of liver cancer are present, ALT may be close to normal levels.

A shot or injection of medicine into the muscle tissue, or strenuous exercise, may increase ALT levels.

Many drugs may raise ALT levels by causing liver damage in a very small percentage of patients taking the drug. This is true of both prescription drugs and some “natural” health products. If your doctor finds that you have a high ALT, tell him or her about all the drugs and health products you are taking.