Thursday, February 12, 2015

Study group discussion: Alcohol and liver enzymes

Which is the most sensitive enzyme for alcohol abuse?

Gamma glutamyl transaminase (GGT). 

What is the ALT:AST ratio specific for alcoholic hepatitis? 

1:2

2:1 is AST ALT. That was the catch if you got it wrong! Scotch and tonic is the mnemonic!

Which is more specific for liver disease.. ALT or AST?

ALT.

Why? 

ALT is more specific for liver disease than AST because AST is found in more types of cell (e.g. heart, intestine, muscle).

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