Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Posted: Friday, August 6th, 2021 | Updated: Monday, February 7th, 2022
Posted: Friday, August 6th, 2021 | Updated: Monday, February 7th, 2022
Canine Normal Values:
16-73 IU/L
Feline Normal Values:
5-134 IU/L
Significance:
Used in the assessment of liver disease
Increases in Values:
Values may be increased with hepatocyte injury, intracellular enzyme leakage due to acute hepatitis, hepatic trauma, neoplasia, and/or cirrhosis
Decreases in Values:
Values may be decreased with end stage liver disease
16-73 IU/L
Feline Normal Values:
5-134 IU/L
Significance:
Used in the assessment of liver disease
Increases in Values:
Values may be increased with hepatocyte injury, intracellular enzyme leakage due to acute hepatitis, hepatic trauma, neoplasia, and/or cirrhosis
Decreases in Values:
Values may be decreased with end stage liver disease
Sources:
Ford, Richard B., and Elisa M. Mazzaferro. Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment. 8th ed., Saunders Elsevier, 2006.
Ford, Richard B., and Elisa M. Mazzaferro. Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment. 8th ed., Saunders Elsevier, 2006.