Blood Test Results Interpretation?

Question

I recently had some blood tests at my doctors. The results were as follows (UK measurements):-

Serum Cholesterol - 7.1 mmol/l

Triglycerides - 4.09 mmol/l

HDL Cholesterol 1.1 mmol/l

LDL Cholesterol 4.1 mmol/l

I also had a Liver test and two numbers came out higher than normal:-

ALT/SGPT - 49 iu/l

GGT - 112 iu/l

Additionally I had a full blood count which was fine. My doctor suggested cutting down on the alcohol and retesting in 3 months.

IM not a massive drinker and am wondering what these results mean? Have I damaged my liver? Is the high cholesterol related to alcohol? I do eat a good mediterranean diet.

I would welcome other interpretations of these results. IM 47 male, non smoker and my BP is normal.

Answer 1

check out google search key in alcohol and liver there are a few sites there that will help you

Answer 2

Serum cholesterol- 3.5 to 6.5 mmol/L (Ideal <5.2 mmol/L)

Triglycerides:-

Male-0.7 to 2.1 mmol/L

Female-o.5 to 1.7 mmol/L

HDL cholesterol-

Male-0.8 to1.8 mmol/L

Female-1.0 to 2.3 mmol/L

LDL cholesterol-<4.0 mmol/L

ALT-5 to 40 u/L

Greater-than-normal ALT levels may indicate:

    * Celiac disease

    * Cirrhosis

    * Hepatitis (viral, autoimmune)

    * Hereditary hemochromatosis

    * Liver ischemia (blood flow deficiency to the liver)

    * Liver tumor

    * Use of drugs that are poisonous to the liver

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

Answer 3

The GGT is a sensitive indicator of hepatobiliary (liver) disease. It is used as an indicator of heavy and chronic alcohol use. The normal range for the GGT test is 8-37 iu/l. The normal range for the ALT/SGPT is 4-36. This test is an indicator of worsening liver disease. The results mean that you have extensive, worsening liver disease from chronic alcohol use. Alcohol can effect your entire system eventually, and alcoholism is 100% fatal. I'd follow your doctors advice and STOP drinking alcohol altogether because if you don't  you WILL die from the liver damage.  

Answer 4

ALT is preferred between 10 and 31.

Cholesterol is certainly high and the LDL/HDL ratio is certainly not favourable.