Normal Reference Ranges
Adult
7 - 56 U/L
Pediatric
10 - 40 U/L
Clinical Significance
More specific to the liver than AST. Marker of hepatocellular injury.
Causes of High
- Hepatitis (Viral, Autoimmune)
- Drug-induced liver injury
- Ischemic hepatopathy (Shock liver)
- Fatty liver disease
Causes of Low
- Normal finding